What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard - South Knox Community Center (Vestal) position at BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY?
We are hiring for a lifeguard at out Vestal Club! If you live close to South Knoxville and have your lifeguard certification, we need you! If you are looking for afternoon hours M-F between 2:30pm and 6pm, we have the perfect opportunity! We will also have more flexibility with our summer hours.
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Lifeguard is responsible for implementing and supervising activities within the pool area, shower area, and locker room following all licensing requirements.
KEY ROLES (Job Responsibilities):
Program Development and Implementation
- Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure safety of members. Safety is the primary concern of the aquatics development worker
- Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and visitors
- Utilize programs that are fun and engaging to the members in aquatics area and allow all members to participate regardless of skill level
- Maintain a ratio of staff to members at 1:10
- Keep track of all members’ pool usage utilizing Visions tracking system
Program Supervision
- Provide active supervision continually interacting with all members providing motivation and encouragement
- Always set example of appropriate dress and monitor members swim attire helping them understand what is appropriate in the aquatics area
- Observe and test all club members before they participate in water activities. Know and understand the skill level of each member in your group
- Ensure that members understand and follow proper personal hygiene practices before and/or after swimming
- Discipline members fairly, consistently, and only according to established policies and procedures
- Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings
Prepare Youth for Success
- Know the Youth Development Strategy- Instill in youth feelings of Belonging, Usefulness, Influence and Competence (BUIC).
- Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
- promote and stimulate program participation;
- create opportunities for development of strengths and competencies
- provide guidance and role modeling to members.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May participate in special programs and/or events
- May be required to be a monitor on the bus
- Complete trainings as required by licensing agency
- May be required to help out in multiple areas as needed
- Maintain and clean the pool and surrounding area
- Ensure pool has proper chemical levels in water
- Keep all swimwear provided by club clean and laundered
- Clean any other areas and bathrooms as needed at the end of day
Qualifications:
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma or GED
- Must be Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid Certified
- Experience working with children
- Knowledge of youth development
- Knowledge of Department of Education/ DHS Licensing Requirements
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
- Ability to deal with the general public
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Must be flexible and be able to work well with other team members
- Ability to multitask
- Problem solving skills