Lifeguard & Aquatic Safety Pro — Free YMCA Membership

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Individual Membership

Retirement Savings – 12% employer

Paid Sick Time

Professional Growth – training and dev

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking a Lifeguard to guard aquatic facilities and activities, ensuring safety and a fun environment for all ages. You will enforce rules, monitor temperatures and chemicals, and respond to emergencies as part of a seven-days-a-week operation.

Position requires flexibility for mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends, with up to 25 hours per week. In-house ARC lifeguard training and CPR/First Aid certifications are provided; eligibility includes 18+ and a

Qualifications

• High school education; up to one month of related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
• Employee must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• YMCA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforces aquatic rules and procedures
• Keeps deck free of obstructions
• Maintains supervision of participants
• Administers necessary First Aid and CPR
• Handles parent/member complaints
• Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
• Maintains pool count
• Maintains pool and deck equipment
• Checks and records pool temperature/air temperature and chemicals
• Enforces policies on showers and proper attire
• Enforces safety standards and follows emergency procedures
• Ensures State of Michigan’s Department of Health requirements are met
• Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Vigilance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

American Red Cross Lifeguard certification

CPR for rescue

First Aid Certification

AED-Oxygen Certification

Blood Borne Pathogen training

Background check clearance (ICHAT)

Lifeguard Instructor certification (preferred)

Job description

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking a Lifeguard to guard aquatic facilities and activities, ensuring safety and a fun environment for all ages. You will enforce rules, monitor temperatures and chemicals, and respond to emergencies as part of a seven-days-a-week operation.

Position requires flexibility for mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends, with up to 25 hours per week. In-house ARC lifeguard training and CPR/First Aid certifications are provided; eligibility includes 18+ and a