General Function

The lifeguard will be responsible for safeguarding the youth who use our aquatics facilities.

Know How

• CPR and First Aid
• Water Safety Instructor
• Aquatics Fitness Instructor
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• 3 or more years of guarding
• Complete the following swimming prerequisites:
• 1 Swim 500 hundred yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order
• 200 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick
• 100 yards of breaststroke
• 200 yards of either front crawl using rhythmic breathing or breaststroke

Job Segments

• Provide individual and group instruction
• Attend training to continue to develop as a staff member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
• Be at work on time every day
• Be a positive role model for the children.
• Maintain positive contact with parents, club members, and other staff members.
• Accept and carry out additional duties as assigned.