Lifeguard

MVP Sports Clubs; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary club membership for team

401k participation after 6 months

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

MVP Sports Clubs in West Michigan is seeking a Lifeguard to ensure member safety in the aquatics area. You will monitor pool rules, respond to emergencies, and assist with water tests and program promotion.

The role requires Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED or equivalent certifications, high school diploma or 16+, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Certified lifeguard with American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED or equivalent
• High school diploma or 16+ years old
• Strong water rescue and first aid skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Proactively enforce pool rules and MVP policies.
• Scan pool area and monitor for safety concerns.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate EAP as needed.
• Wear lifeguard equipment and stay rescue-ready on duty.
• Inspect facilities daily and report unsafe conditions.
• Communicate concerns to supervisor and document in logs.
• Maintain aquatic areas and restrooms.
• Perform water chemistry tests as required.
• Complete and maintain records and reports.
• Promote swim lessons and aquatics programs.

Skills

Water safety

Lifeguarding

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification

High school diploma or 16 years and older

YMCA Lifeguard Certification

Ellis & Associates Deep Water Lifeguard Certification

Boy Scouts Lifeguard Certification

Job description

About The Company

MVP Sports Clubs is a sports facility management company with 5 facilities in West Michigan. We provide corporate service support in the areas of finance, marketing/communications, information systems, human resources, property management, and operational development including sales, fitness, and operations. MVP Sports Clubs represents quality and success in health and recreation in all facets of the community. Simply put, we are a company passionate about fitness and wellness, and believe that healthy communities change lives!

About The Company

MVP Sports Clubs is a sports facility management company with 5 facilities in West Michigan. We provide corporate service support in the areas of finance, marketing/communications, information systems, human resources, property management, and operational development including sales, fitness, and operations. MVP Sports Clubs represents quality and success in health and recreation in all facets of the community. Simply put, we are a company passionate about fitness and wellness, and believe that healthy communities change lives!

Why MVP Sports Clubs

At MVP Sports Clubs, we are built around our values of professionalism, friendliness, efficiency, cleanliness, and teamwork! We believe in creating a welcoming, engaging, and fun environment for team members, and we provide them with a full range of benefits to foster this type of environment.

• Our part-time team members receive complimentary club membership access for team member, spouse and dependent(s), 401k participation available after completing 6 months of service (must be 18 years of age), access to Work-Space (must be 18 years of age), CPR trainings, complimentary use of Kid's Stuff (up to 2 hours per day) and discounts on select programming, retail and food + beverage.
• In addition to the benefits listed above, our full-time team members also have access to amazing health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, long-term & short-term disability, a generous personal time off policy, and paid maternity and paternity leave.

About The Position

The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of the facility members by preventing and responding to emergencies. To be aware of and to pass on to members any pertinent information concerning the aquatics center and MVP Sports Clubs. This position is a part of our Aquatics Department, reporting to the Aquatics Manager.

Responsibilities

• Proactively enforce pool rules, MVP policies, and other applicable local or state regulations.
• Actively scan the pool and monitor for potential issues with rules or possible safety concerns.
• Respond immediately to emergencies, coordinating an EAP response to the pool area by guiding additional responders.
• Be rescue ready by wearing required lifeguard equipment while on duty, including guard pack, rescue tube, and emergency radio (as needed).
• Inspect the aquatic facility on a daily basis; report unsafe conditions and equipment to the supervisor or Manager on Duty.
• Effectively communicate members’ concerns, comments, and questions to the supervisor and log them in the Team Communication Book.
• Neatly maintain the aquatic areas and restrooms and conduct additional custodian duties as assigned.
• Conduct water chemistry tests as required.
• Completes and maintains records and reports.
• Promote group swim lessons and other aquatics programs.
• With a valid Water Safety Instructor certification, teach swim lessons according to the expectations of a Water Safety Instructor.
• Attend and participate in regular Service Game training sessions as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance, by wearing the MVP Sports Clubs uniform (see uniform matrix) and name badge.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or 16 years and older.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Or the following Lifeguard Certification:
• Y.M.C.A. Lifeguard Certification
• Ellis and Associates Deep Water Lifeguard Certification.
• Boy Scouts Lifeguard Certification.
• Candidates must obtain a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification within 6 months of hire if they possess any of the previous certifications.

• Excellent water rescue skills (spinal injury, active and passive victim rescues). Must be able to perform Lifeguarding skills to the American Red Cross standards and requirements.
• Excellent First Aid skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work extra hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical Requirements: Bend, stoop, crouch, climb, stand, sit and turn/pivot; Lift/lower, push, pull and carry up to 40 lbs; perform office tasks using simple hand grasping, fine hand manipulation and reach associated with assigned tasks such as paperwork, typing, and/or word processing, filing, calculating and use of telephone; See, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.
• Preferred: Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification