Lifeguard - Summer Seasonal

MVP Sports Clubs; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and community-focused organization dedicated to health and wellness! As a Lifeguard, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our members at the aquatics center. This position is perfect for individuals who are passionate about fitness and enjoy working in a fun, engaging environment. You will be responsible for enforcing pool rules, responding to emergencies, and promoting swim lessons. With a commitment to professionalism and teamwork, you will thrive in a supportive atmosphere that values your contributions. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of others, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Complimentary club membership

401k participation

CPR trainings

Discounts on programming and retail

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Excellent water rescue skills and ability to enforce pool rules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of facility members by monitoring pool and responding to emergencies.
• Enforce pool rules and maintain cleanliness of aquatic areas.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Water rescue skills

CPR/AED

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Lifeguard Certification

Tools

Guard pack

Rescue tube

Emergency radio

Job description

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.

• 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