What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Lifeguard (Pool Operations and Customer Service) position at The University Club of MSU?
Scope – Part- or Full-time, 20-40 hours weekly, summer-only. Our seasonal pool complex is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. There is a required afternoon/evening onboarding session on Tuesday May 13th, or June 10th (your choice), and a date is pending for Lifeguard re-certification (if needed) in May before Memorial Day.
Duties - Guards, services, and maintains pool and pool deck. Adheres to safe practices, and creates a welcoming, friendly, and attentive customer-service-focused atmosphere. In addition to life-guarding poolside, duties include activity registration and customer service; may give private or group swim lessons utilizing the Red Cross Learn-To-Swim methodology.
Qualifications – Must be certified in lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid. Renewal certifications may be provided on site if your certification has recently expired. Those without related work experience should be able to demonstrate their involvement on a swim team or aquatics program. Successful candidates will enjoy creating exceptional experiences for others. You should be outgoing, poised, and professional. Your friendly and accommodating demeanor should reflect your understanding of safe practices. You should be inspired by and enjoy inspiring children and their families. Your record of accomplishment must show that you are dependable, reliable, and conscientious. Must be able to work well as in a team environment, and also independently.
About the University Club of MSU - The U-Club is a private member social, business, and recreation club. We offer extensive conference and meeting facilities with dining and recreation in a destination resort-style complex. Our members and guests enjoy fine and casual dining and entertainment, flawlessly executed meetings and events, leisurely recreation including swimming and golf, an upscale fitness center and day spa, on-site member childcare, and summer day camps in a service-rich atmosphere. Backyard pool facilities include a resort-style outdoor swimming pool with spacious zero-depth entry, wrap-around underwater seating bench, diving well with diving board, and competition-sized lap lanes set amid a tranquil setting with expansive relaxed seating areas including sun and shade, and gorgeous landscaping. We have an additional adults-only oasis complete with hot tub, fire pit, and adults-only seating. Additional backyard services include seasonal dining on our Garden Terrace, poolside pop-up grill nights, and quick-service pool-side Splash Snack Bar. Our team is empowered, dedicated, and driven by our core values.
Special Benefits for Employees - We offer a wonderful work environment in a beautiful atmosphere. U-Club employees enjoy paid breaks, complementary employee shift-meals (no need to bring your lunch), free parking, and complementary use of our recreation space. It’s your summer fun get away without leaving town! Make this your best summer job ever!
Apply – via really, and please include your cover letter to tell more about you. Visit our website (www.universityclubofmsu.org) to print and attach an employment application.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Application Question(s):
- Please list your Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications.
- Please describe any experience you've had in an aquatics program.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15
