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Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Lifeguard is responsible for the health and safety of all patrons. This individual must maintain high personal standards and adhere to and promote the Purpose and Values of the Greater Midland. **Major Job Responsibilities** • Ensure pool areas and equipment are thoroughly inspected each day and in good working order. • Maintain constant attention to patrons in and around pool. • Enforce rules. • Work cooperatively and professionally with all members and patrons, Greater Midland Staff and Volunteers. • Demonstrate Greater Midland’s Values at all times. • Complete, in a timely manner, all requests from supervisor in the achievements of department and center goals/objectives. • Consistently demonstrates leadership behaviors aligned with Greater Midland’s values. **Qualification Requirements** • CPR/First Aid/AED • Aquatics: ARC Lifeguard - WSI, LGI (recommended) • Fitness: Group Exercise Certification (recommended) • Minimum age of 15 • Excellent people skills; ability to work with a wide variety of personalities • Strong verbal and written communication skills **Physical Requirements** Pools are located in the Greater Midland Community Center. Regular communication and contact with vendors, employees and members. Sitting, standing, and ability to rescue an individual from the water if necessary.
Salary estimate
$14 – $14/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
CommunicationLeadership
Resume tips for Lifeguard applicants
Lead with measurable achievements relevant to Lifeguard (numbers, scope, impact).
Mirror the exact keywords from the Lifeguard posting so applicant tracking systems rank you higher.
List the specific tools and skills the role names.
Keep it to one page for early-career, two pages for senior Lifeguard candidates.
Interview preparation
Prepare concrete STAR-format stories that show Lifeguard outcomes you drove.
Research the employer's product and recent news before the interview.
Be ready to explain how you'd approach a typical Lifeguard problem end to end.
Have thoughtful questions ready about the team, tools and success metrics.
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