Summer Lifeguard

Program Overview: Youth Villages’ residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. These programs are offered across three types of facilities—secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes—each designed to meet the individual needs of youth exhibiting a range of referral behaviors, including aggression, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and problem sexual behavior. Our residential campuses deliver an intensive treatment program that strikes a unique balance between structure and freedom, all while preparing youth for continued success outside of a residential setting. A key focus is to help each youth step down to the least restrictive treatment option possible by developing the skills they need to thrive in less structured environments through trauma‑informed care, clinical interventions, life skills building, and recreation therapy (in selected locations). Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on our campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides structured water classes, games, and activities for all residents. Maintains certifications and trainings to remain compliant. Provides coverage for all swimmers. Keeps pool clean, vacuumed, chemicals accurate, and makes necessary repairs. Assesses new residents for swimming levels. Teaches lifesaving techniques to upper-level swimmers. Coordinates pool schedule for weekdays and weekends with cottage staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Information: The supervision and treatment of youth requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, running, climbing stairs, and physical agility. Applicants must be able to participate in physical interventions when necessary and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more than 100 pounds. Applicants are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and pass an agility and strength evaluation. Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license. Schedule: Our pools are open April through October, and lifeguards can work up to 40 hours per week maximum. Candidates may apply for an entire session or specific days/times. Session 1: Middle of April through Memorial Day – Tuesday 8:30 am‑2:30 pm, Wednesday 1:30 pm‑4:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am‑2:00 pm, Saturday 12:00 pm‑5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm‑4:00 pm. Session 2: Memorial Day through Labor Day – Monday through Friday 2:30 pm‑7:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am‑4:00 pm. Session 3: Labor Day to end of October – Tuesday 8:30 am‑2:30 pm, Wednesday 1:30 pm‑4:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am‑2:00 pm, Saturday 12:00 pm‑5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm‑4:00 pm. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (required). Lifeguard certification (or willingness to become certified) including a swimming test (required). CPR certification (required). First aid certification (required). Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Basic computer knowledge. A swimming test is required for applicants who are not or have never been certified as a lifeguard. Employment is contingent upon passing this prerequisite. Swim Test Requirements: Swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl or breaststroke. Tread water for 2 minutes using only legs. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds without the use of goggles. Start in water and swim 20 yards, then surface-dive to a depth of 9 ft to retrieve a 10 lb object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to the starting mark while keeping both hands on the object and keeping your face at or near the surface to be able to breathe. Once at the starting mark, exit the water without using a ladder. Youth Villages Benefits: Medical, dental, prescription drug coverage, and vision. 401(k). Time off: 2‑week paid vacation (full-time) / 1‑week paid vacation (part‑time). 12 paid sick days per year. 11 paid holidays. Paid parental leave. Mileage & cell phone reimbursement (when applicable). Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision. Growth & development through continuous training. Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities. *Benefits are excluded for variable status employees. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day. #J-18808-Ljbffr