Yacht Club Pool Lifeguard

Position Title: Pool Lifeguard

Department: Pool

Division: Athletics

Reports to: Aquatics Manager, Pool Captain

Supervises: None

Company Summary: With over 100 years of rich history, the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club has long been a place of tradition, camaraderie, and a shared love for life on the water—and we are consistently looking for employees with a passion for hospitality to help drive our results. If you are a high achiever who takes pride in your work and strives for excellence in everything you do, we welcome you to come row with us! Whether you are a professional looking to grow a full-time career, a hospitality hero seeking supplementary part-time work that is meaningful and rewarding, or a local member of our community looking for a fun summer job to help build your confidence—we encourage you to monitor our job postings throughout the year and apply.

Position Summary: The position of Pool Lifeguard is responsible for implementing all water safety policies and procedures while supervising members and guests in and around the swimming pool. Work will generally be performed outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions.

Employment Status: Most new and returning employees will be hired under a seasonal employment status. Most seasonal employees can expect a consistent schedule from (approximately) April to October each year. At the end of each season, employees are welcome to submit requests to transition to either year-round part-time or full-time status. The approval of these requests will be based on the needs of the Club and the employee's performance track record.

Qualifications:

• Appropriate Red Cross Lifeguard Certifications, CPR, AED
• Ability to pass Swimming Pool Management Test
• Ability to work scheduled hours, including holidays and weekends when necessary
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Lifting, bending, twisting, reaching, crouching, and crawling throughout the course of the job
• Being on your feet for an extended period of time

Duties:

• Serves as a positive role model by:
  • Adhering to the same standards of service and behavior that peers are required to uphold
  • Demonstrating effective communication skills through various digital platforms utilized by the Club
  • Maintaining a positive and friendly demeanor at all times
  • Working with peers to meet the needs of the team
  • Representing the Club well in its relationships with members and vendors

• Continually provides services in the areas of:
  • Regular cleaning of the general pool areas, including pool cleaning, refreshing bathrooms, emptying trash, and other duties as assigned
  • Creating a welcoming environment for members and their guests
  • Consistent surveillance of all persons in the pool areas
  • Consistent preventative surveillance, assessing safety risks and potential hazards
  • Ability to perform rescues, CPR, and First Aid according to the demands of adverse situations
  • Assisting in organizing clinics and private swimming lessons
  • Past pool experience considered an asset
  • Continually seeking to enhance knowledge and skills
  • Maintaining self-awareness of members’, management and peers

• Assumes responsibility for the department by:
  • Assisting supervisors in maintaining proper inventory levels
  • Maintaining pool facilities in a safe and organized manner
  • Communicating with supervisors and peers concerning ongoing projects

• Results on which performance will be evaluated but are not limited to:
  • Being attentive to the needs of the members
  • General behavior and language
  • Maintaining good hygiene and professional appearance
  • All duties as outlined in this position profile