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Lifeguard - South Knox Community CenterWe 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! And, we will 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):Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure safety of members. Safety is the primary concern of the aquatics development workerEffectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and visitorsUtilize programs that are fun and engaging to the members in aquatics area and allow all members to participate regardless of skill levelMaintain a ratio of staff to members at 1:10Keep track of all members' pool usage utilizing Visions tracking systemProvide active supervision continually interacting with all members providing motivation and encouragementAlways set example of appropriate dress and monitor members swim attire helping them understand what is appropriate in the aquatics areaObserve and test all club members before they participate in water activities. Know and understand the skill level of each member in your groupEnsure that members understand and follow proper personal hygiene practices before and/or after swimmingDiscipline members fairly, consistently, and only according to established policies and proceduresEnsure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetingsKnow 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 eventsMay be required to be a monitor on the busComplete trainings as required by licensing agencyMay be required to help out in multiple areas as neededMaintain and clean the pool and surrounding areaEnsure pool has proper chemical levels in waterKeep all swimwear provided by club clean and launderedClean any other areas and bathrooms as needed at the end of dayQualificationsHigh School diploma or GEDMust be Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid CertifiedExperience working with childrenKnowledge of youth developmentKnowledge of Department of Education/ DHS Licensing RequirementsAbility to motivate youth and manage behavior problemsAbility to deal with the general publicAbility to plan and implement quality programs for youthAbility to organize and supervise members in a safe environmentAbility to react calmly and effectively in emergency situationsMust be flexible and be able to work well with other team membersAbility to multitaskProblem solving skills
Worksite address
knoxville, TN, 37920, US
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