Lifeguard (will certify) at Emerald Youth Foundation in Knoxville, TN

JOB TITLE: Lifeguard

LOCATION: EV Davidson - Carl Cowan Pool

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

Since 1991, Emerald Youth Foundation has worked to support Knoxville’s youth and prepare generations of Godly community leaders. Emerald Youth has engaged more than 30,000 children and young adults in a variety of community programs over nearly three decades. Every year, Emerald Youth serves more than 3,000 children, teens and young adults in the heart of Knoxville through faith, learning and health programs.

JOB SUMMARY:

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with Emerald Youth Foundation and EV Davidson-Carl Cowan Pool policies and procedures.

Schedule/Pay

Pay is set at $13.50/hr

School Year Schedule:

• School year hours are 3:00-8:30pm during the week (Monday-Friday) and some weekends during the day.

Summer Schedule:

• During the summer hours are between 9:30am - 5:30pm or 8:00pm, flexible hours.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Maintain constant surveillance of pool area to ensure safety.
• Respond to emergency situations immediately.
• Understands and enforces pool safety rules, policies, and guidelines according to Emerald Youth Sports Aquatic requirements.
• Develops positive relationships with swimmers and families, encouraging parent involvement.
• Performs chemical testing and checks throughout the day.
• Assists with pool and pool area upkeep and cleanliness, i.e., monitoring pool area, organizing equipment, reports damages.
• Updates required records and reports data as required.
• Completes accident and incident reports as needed
• Attends meetings and other general duties required by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dedicated Christian with clear knowledge of the Gospel and a passion for the mission of Emerald Youth Foundation; connected to a church community; possesses a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and high moral standards.
• At least 15 years of age.
• Must be able to swim.
• Red Cross Lifeguard certification required.
• CPR, First Aid Certification preferred (will train if needed and if session is available).

It is the policy of Emerald Youth Foundation to provide employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, sex, age, or national origin.

Section 702 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that the religious discrimination law will not apply to a religious corporation, association, educational institution or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by such a corporation, association, educational institution or society of its activities.