Summer Lifeguard
4 days ago
Memphis
For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families. As a national leader in children's mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works - partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change. We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters- helping children and families live successfully. For more information, please visit 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 selection locations). Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on our campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Lifeguard: • 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 assignedAdditional 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 8:30am-2:30pm, Wednesday 1:30pm-4:00pm, Friday 8:30am-2:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-5:00pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm, • Session 2: Memorial Day through Labor Day: Monday through Friday 2:30pm-7:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-4:00pm, • Session 3: Labor Day to end of October: Tuesday 8:30am-2:30pm, Wednesday 1:30pm-4:00pm, Friday 8:30am-2:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-5:00pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pmQualifications:, • 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, • 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 9ft to retrieve a 10lb 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 breath., • 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. 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. 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. Company Description: In more than 30 years, Youth Villages has built a reputation as a leader in children’s behavioral health. Our approach to helping children and families find lasting success centers on intensive work with children and families, measuring outcomes, keeping children in the community whenever safely possible and providing accountability to families and funders. We help more than 25,000 of America’s most vulnerable children and families each year. Youth Villages has been recognized by Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report, and was identified by The White House as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations.