MAC-LIFEGUARD
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Sparrow
East Lansing, MI, US
Summary
The lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of all pool patrons by enforcing rules and regulations. They also perform maintenance tasks such as cleaning the pool area, testing chemicals, and assisting with special events.
Job Description
Job Opportunity
Job ID: 37123
Part-Time, Free MAC Membership
Description:
Positions Location: East Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor, the lifeguard is responsible for the safety and welfare of all participants in the pool area and on the pool deck. Further, he/she is to provide assistance to all patrons, as well as communicate the aquatics rules and regulations.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Provide proper safety for all patrons.
- Use preventative lifeguard skills by enforcing the established pool rules and guidelines provided by the Aquatics Department.
- Maintain a kind, helpful and polite approach toward all patrons.
- Attend and complete all training sessions.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the pool area, including but not restricted to rescue equipment, the deck and the aquatics office.
- Keep accurate, up-to-date pool attendance.
- Test the pool chemicals as required.
- Fill out schedule request.
- Find a substitute for any shift for which you are scheduled but unable to work.
- Assist in the preparation of pool and tennis domes each season.
- Assist in special events, overnights and other activities as assigned.
- Support operations by appropriately representing the MAC in all forums and by demonstrating commitment to MAC philosophy, mission, goals, policies and procedures.
Job Requirements
| General Requirements | • Must pass a lifeguard skills test prior to employment. • Must possess and maintain current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, First Aid and lifeguard training certifications. • Must be able to pass American Red Cross Preventive Disease Transmission and Administering Emergency Oxygen Training within 60 days of hiring. |
| Work Experience | • None |
| Education | • Must be working towards a high school diploma or equivalent |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills | Required: • Must be well-groomed and professional in appearance. • Must be able to communicate in a positive manner with staff, the public and other teammates. • Be willing and able to work well with people of various backgrounds and beliefs. Preferred: • High School Diploma or GED |
Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Job Family
Service/Support/Skilled Maintenance
Requirements:
| Shift | Variable |
| Degree Type / Education Level | High School / GED |
| Status | Part-time Non-Benefit Eligible |
| Facility | Michigan Athletic Club |
| Experience Level | New Grad |
As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and the region’s largest private employer, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides quality care to hundreds of thousands of people each year. With 526 providers at 115 sites of care across the region, Sparrow is your community health partner in Mid-Michigan, no matter what town or county you call home.
Our mission is to provide the best possible care to every patient, every time. What does that mean?
It means we bring critical care to rural communities. We keep your kids healthy at our primary care practices. We help you get active at our fitness and recreation centers in Lansing and Charlotte. We provide world-class care to patients fighting cancer at the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center and deliver the most advanced treatment for a healthy heart at the Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute. We welcome your new little ones into the world at the Mother Baby Center, where we deliver 4,000 babies a year. And we provide the best emergency care in Mid-Michigan as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.
We’re committed to providing the best care for patients like you — and your family and friends in Mid-Michigan — because supporting the health of our community is what matters to us most.
Founded
1896
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and the region’s largest private employer, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides quality care to hundreds of thousands of people each year. With 526 providers at 115 sites of care across the region, Sparrow is your community health partner in Mid-Michigan, no matter what town or county you call home.
Our mission is to provide the best possible care to every patient, every time. What does that mean?
It means we bring critical care to rural communities. We keep your kids healthy at our primary care practices. We help you get active at our fitness and recreation centers in Lansing and Charlotte. We provide world-class care to patients fighting cancer at the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center and deliver the most advanced treatment for a healthy heart at the Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute. We welcome your new little ones into the world at the Mother Baby Center, where we deliver 4,000 babies a year. And we provide the best emergency care in Mid-Michigan as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.
We’re committed to providing the best care for patients like you — and your family and friends in Mid-Michigan — because supporting the health of our community is what matters to us most.
Founded
1896
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
