Lifeguard | Regular Part-Time

MVP Sports Clubs; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

MVP Sports Clubs is seeking a Lifeguard for a Regular Part-Time position in Grand Rapids, MI. The Lifeguard will ensure the safety of our facility members, enforcing pool rules and responding to emergencies. Ideal candidates will possess American Red Cross certifications and showcase excellent lifesaving skills, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all visitors. This entry-level role offers valuable experience in the wellness and fitness industry.

Benefits

Complimentary club membership for team members and dependents

Discounts on select programming and retail

401k participation after 6 months

CPR training provided

Qualifications

• Must obtain a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification within 6 months if possessing previous certifications.
• Physical capabilities include lifting up to 40 lbs and performing various tasks related to swimming safety.

Responsibilities

• Proactively enforce pool rules and monitor for safety concerns.
• Respond immediately to emergencies and coordinate necessary actions.
• Conduct daily inspections of the aquatic facility and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Excellent water rescue skills

Excellent First Aid skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

High school diploma or 16 years and older

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

Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification (preferred)

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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 we 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 we 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. To foster this type of environment, we provide team members with a full range of benefits.

• 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/short-term disability, 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 valid Water Safety Instructor certification, teach swim lessons according to the expectations of Water Safety Instructor.
• Attend and participate in regular Service Game training sessions as directed by 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.
• (Candidate 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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