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Overview:

CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.

The Health, Fitness & Recreation Center at Moraine Valley Community College is a state-of-the-art facility in Palos Hills, Illinois, currently under CENTERS management. This 113,000 square foot building, which opened in March 2014, supports the colleges athletic program, physical education & recreation therapy departments, and new campus recreation department. The fitness center consists of a 15,000 square foot fitness floor including cardiovascular machines, strength equipment and free weight room; 4 group exercise studios, 1/10 mile indoor running track, the Cyclone Center, including 3-court field house with basketball, volleyball, and badminton; 4 lap lane aquatic center including a whirlpool, expansive locker rooms each with a steam room, family changing rooms, Tropical Smoothie Caf, a Pro Shop, and open lobby spaces with seating

Responsibilities

• Prevent and respond to emergency situations
• Identify and report any malfunctions or irregularities of equipment or facility
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meeting and in service training
• Enforce all rules and regulations
• Provide customer service
• Lifeguard according to Facility, State Code and Lifeguard Training standards
• Supervise proper use of swimming pools along with supporting facilities
• Maintain current certifications in lifeguard training, First Aid for the professional rescuer, and CPR for the professional rescuer
• Perform pool maintenance duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Current American Red Cross, Ellis, YMCA or equivalent Lifeguard Training certification is required
• First Aid, AED, and CPR-PR certifications are required
• Previous lifeguard experience preferred

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Basic computer competency

Professional Competencies

• Ability to perform all Lifeguard skills as required by American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program.
• Successful completion of skills tests in swimming, rescue, and other areas as determined by the facility.
• Managing any customer related issues whilst on shift

Work Environment

• Pool
• Moderate to loud noise

Physical Demands

• Physical conditioning

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.