Lifeguard Job at BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE MUSKEGON LAKESHORE, Muskegon, MI

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  • BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE MUSKEGON LAKESHORE
  • Muskegon, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Lifeguard

Reports To: Aquatics Director

Wage: $14 - $17

Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Lifeguard is responsible for supervising aquatic program spaces including, but not limited to The Aquatic Center pool. The Lifeguard will ensure a safe, clean, and inclusive program area for youth and adults to interact and enjoy. This position may require morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide supervision and enforcement of all policies and procedures in aquatic program spaces.

  • Perform first aid and emergency rescues, as necessary.

  • Maintain records of daily use, incidents, inventory, and client feedback.

  • Demonstrate working knowledge and confidence in safety standards and emergency procedures.

  • Participate in the daily stewardship of assigned program spaces, including, but not limited to, cleaning, water quality monitoring, and safety inspections.

  • Demonstrate leadership to ensure the conduct, safety, and development of members.

Program Development and Implementation

  • Establish and maintain, in partnership with the Aquatics Director, program goals and settings that ensure the health, safety, and sense of belonging for Club- and community members.

  • Participate in the evaluation of programs and ensure programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.

  • Propose to Aquatics Director program and activity expenditures within an approved budget.

Supervision

  • Provide supervision to program youth, members, guests, staff, and volunteers to ensure safe, high-quality programming execution.

  • Perform proper and timely record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements, and any problems/issues.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Participate in regular team meetings and in-service trainings.

  • May support special programs and events (i.e. Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and implement other Club activities, as needed.

  • Consult with the Aquatics Director concerning member and Club issues.

Relationships

  • Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, community members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, and advise/counsel.

  • External: Maintain positive relationships with partner organizations, clients, and contracted services, as needed.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

  • Possess or working towards a high school diploma or GED

  • Six months of lifeguarding experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is preferred

  • Current Lifeguarding certification, or willingness to obtain before starting employment.

  • Current First Aid and CPR/AED for professional rescuers certification

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.

  • Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and internet applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.

  • Must be able to squat or bend to communicate at the youth’s level.

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds for short periods.

  • Must be willing and able to actively participate in regular in-service training and maintain minimum fitness levels required to perform duties.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Tags

Part time, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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