Grand Rapids Kroc Center - Lifeguard

Job Description **Join Our Team as a Lifeguard at the Kroc Center!** Are you ready to make a meaningful contribution to your community? We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our Lifeguard team at the Kroc Center. As a Lifeguard, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our members and visitors while enjoying a dynamic work environment. **Responsibilities:** - **Safety First:** Enforce Kroc Center rules to maintain a safe environment for all. Observe and caution swimmers about unsafe behavior, and uphold order in swimming areas. - **Swift Rescuer:** Analyze situations quickly and take effective action to rescue swimmers in danger of drowning. - **Lifesaver:** Administer first aid, rescue breathing, and CPR when required, providing critical assistance during emergencies. - **Cleanliness Maintenance:** Ensure swimming pool areas, locker rooms, restrooms, and other designated areas are kept clean and welcoming for all. - **Record Keeping:** Maintain accurate records and reports as necessary to keep our operations running smoothly. - **Team Collaboration:** Assist with swim lessons and work together with our aquatic programs to enhance the overall experience for our community. - **Continuous Learning:** Attend all in-service training sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge. - **Effective Communication:** Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers, creating a friendly and informative atmosphere. **Qualifications:** - **Age Requirement:** You must be at least 15 years old to apply. - **Language Skills:** Proficiency in English is essential, and the ability to speak Spanish is a plus. - **Flexible Availability:** Be prepared to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and split shifts to accommodate scheduling needs. - **Training:** If you don't have Lifeguard training, we offer training to help you become certified. - **Certifications:** Obtain American Red Cross certifications for Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer before beginning your employment. - **Teaching Potential:** If you have an interest in teaching, the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification is required or can be obtained within six months. - **Additional Skills:** Possessing American Red Cross Oxygen Administration certification is highly desirable. If you are passionate about water safety, dedicated to making a difference, and ready to embark on a rewarding career, apply now to become a Lifeguard at the Kroc Center. Join our team of lifesavers today and help create a safer and happier aquatic community! Dive into a fulfilling career as a Lifeguard at the Kroc Center, where safety meets service! Additional Information The Salvation Army offers the following benefits: Free Kroc Membership Employee Discounts Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Created: 2024-11-02