Lifeguard

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MVP Sports Clubs is a sports facility management company with 5 facilities in West Michigan. We provide corporate service support in 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. We are passionate about fitness and wellness and believe that healthy communities change lives!

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.

• Part‑time team members receive complimentary club membership access for team member, spouse and dependent(s), 401(k) 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.
• Full‑time team members also have access to health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, long/short‑term disability, generous personal time off policy and paid maternity and paternity leave.

The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of facility members by preventing and responding to emergencies. They share relevant information about the aquatics center and MVP Sports Clubs with members. This position is part of the Aquatics Department and reports to the Aquatics Manager.

• Proactively enforce pool rules, MVP policies, and applicable local or state regulations.
• Actively scan the pool and monitor for potential issues with rules or safety concerns.
• Respond immediately to emergencies, coordinating an EAP response and guiding additional responders.
• Be rescue ready by wearing required lifeguard equipment while on duty, including guard pack, rescue tube and emergency radio.
• Inspect the aquatic facility daily; 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.
• Maintain the aquatic areas and restrooms and conduct additional custodian duties as assigned.
• Conduct water chemistry tests as required.
• Complete and maintain 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 the Water Safety Instructor.
• Attend and participate in regular Service Game training sessions as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance, wearing the MVP Sports Clubs uniform (see uniform matrix) and name badge.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or be 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 possessing any of the previous certifications.
• Excellent water rescue skills (spinal injury, active and passive victim rescues). Must perform lifeguarding skills to 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 pivot; lift/lower, push, pull and carry up to 40 lbs; perform office tasks with simple hand grasping, fine hand manipulation and reach—paperwork, typing, word processing, filing, calculating and telephone use; 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.

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