Lifeguard - South Knox Community Center (Vestal)

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY•Knoxville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure safety of members.
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
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
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.
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