Lifeguard - South Knox Community Center; Vestal

Overview

Vestal - Knoxville, TN 37920

Position Type: Part Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: High School Travel Percentage: None Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

We are hiring for a lifeguard at our 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

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