Lifeguard

Description:All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.We offer FREE in-house, American Red Cross, lifeguard training and certification sessions, with upcoming courses available. All courses run 4:00 - 9:00 PM on Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Saturday, and 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM on Sunday.OUR CULTURE:Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization's work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows: We CULTIVATE -We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN -We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We WELCOME -We are inclusive of all people and all communities. We SERVE -We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other. We LEARN -We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We UNITE -We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT -We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We PLAY -We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country. All staff members"”front-line, management, full- and part-time"”and volunteers have a role to play in member engagement. These responsibilities can be broken into six steps:Enrollment: Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to enroll in programs and activities that meet their needs.Satisfaction: Staff and volunteers ask members continually about their satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses, listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.Relationship Building: Staff and volunteers are open, friendly, and approachable to all YMCA members and participants. Staff and volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.Education and Conversion: Staff and volunteers know about and share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the community.Volunteerism and Leadership: Staff and volunteers create opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest, and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.Ownership: Staff and volunteers encourage members to "own" the YMCA, using words such as "we," "us," and "our association" (and actions that match those words) to include members as well as staff and volunteers.POSITION SUMMARY:The Lifeguard is responsible for guarding the aquatic facility and/or aquatic activities to secure the safety of pool occupants and program participants. The Lifeguard will ensure a safe, fun area for children and adults to interact and enjoy. Must be available for weekday shifts, between 5 AM and 4 PM.Our pools are open seven days a week, so staff are required to work at least one full shift a week. Additionally, all team members must be available to work one weekend shift a month to ensure fair coverage.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Enforces aquatic rules and proceduresKeeps deck free of obstructionsMaintains supervision of participantsAdministers necessary First Aid and CPRHandles parent/member complaintsMaintains all areas in clean, presentable fashionMaintains pool countMaintains pool and deck equipmentChecks and records pool temperature/air temperature and chemicalsEnforces policies on showers and proper attireEnforces safety standards and follows emergency proceduresEnsures State of Michigan's Department of Health requirements are metPerforms any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand RapidsCOMPENSATION$15.50 - $19.38 ; Part-Time; Non-Exempt (up to 25hrs/week)BENEFITS:Free YMCA Individual Membership12% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.403(b) retirement savings accountPaid sick timeOngoing training and development opportunitiesAccess to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your familyCommunity Discounts, and more!Requirements: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 sixteen years of age or older. YMCA experience preferred.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONYMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard certification (required, offered in-house at no cost)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for rescue (required)First Aid Certification required within the first 60 daysAED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 daysBlood Borne Pathogen trainingState of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)Lifeguard Instructor certification (preferred)WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee must be able to:Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation.Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.See and observe all sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, with our without reasonable accommodations.TRAVEL0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.PM21Compensation details: 15.5-19.38 Hourly WagePI8a70152e7113-37344-38693870

Created: 2025-10-03