Summer Lifeguard

TITLE: Seasonal Lifeguard (June 3, 2024 to August 2, 2024)

PERFORMANCE PROFILE SOURCE: Youth Development Professional

DEPARTMENT: Programs

REPORTS TO: Aquatics Coordinator

TYPE: Non-Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, the Lifeguard will help facilitate a multifaceted aquatics program for the benefit of Club members. Must provide age appropriate programs for members age 6-18 that are supportive of Boys & Girls Clubs core competencies, core programs, and youth development strategy.

VALUES

All employees are expected to promote and adhere to Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena’s values: integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence.

Strategic Planning

· Support the advancement and implementation of BGCP’s Strategic Plan goals:

o We will serve more kids.

o We will do a great job serving those kids.

o We will make diversity, equity, and inclusion part of our DNA.

o We will maintain a strong, highly effective, and fully engaged Board of Directors.

o We will secure long-term sustainability of the Club.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

· Implement aquatics programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes

· Establish educational objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission

· Lead day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals

· Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program areas

· Demonstrate leadership to ensure proper conduct, safety and development of members

· Ensures program equipment and areas are maintained on a daily basis

Program Development & Implementation

· Plan and implement the overall Aquatics program, with emphasis on physical fitness and recreation; with Aquatics Coordinator, evaluate the Aquatics program on an ongoing basis

· Maintain proper care and upkeep of aquatic equipment; maintain the cleanliness of pool water and deck; perform daily chemical tests of the pool water

· Maintain proper record keeping within the guidelines of state and Boys & Girls Club requirements

· Ensure safety standards and procedures to minimize the risk of accidents; administer first aid and CPR as needed; post safety rules and regulations and go over them with Club members before each swimming activity

· Perform other job-related tasks as assigned

· Using the Formula for Impact (FFI) and other assessment/evaluations/surveys to plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs, services and activities in accordance with our mission that properly prepare youth for success in 3 primary focus areas: 1) Academic Success, 2) Good Character & Citizenship and 3) Healthy Lifestyle

Administration

· Maintains proper documentation of club members including tracking priority outcomes, duration and frequency of attendance, incidents, etc

· Maintains proper documentation of club members for grant purposes

· Oversee pool supplies and equipment (request additional supplies when needed, request equipment maintenance when needed)

Marketing & Public Relations

· Increase visibility of Club programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, fliers and media releases

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Participates in special programs, events and other projects as directed by the Branch Director or administration

· May be required to drive Club van periodically

· May consult with parents concerning member issues

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Maintains close contact with Club staff, volunteers and Club members.

External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member's parents and other to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED:

· Mandatory First Aid and CPR/AED certification

· Ability to perform a spine board rescue from water and various other water rescues

· Mandatory Lifeguard certification

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Demonstrated experience in pool operation and maintenance.

· Strong supervisory skills

· Strong organizational skills

· Water Safety Instructor recommended

· Experience with coaching swim team and swim lessons

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· The person in this position must be able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, lift and walk 75% of the time.

· Frequently communicates with children and parents who have inquiries about the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

· Occasionally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

· Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder

· Occasionally moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy of Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of relative qualifications and ability, and without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or other legally protected basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Pasadena, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $20 - $21