Job Description
Mission: The mission of Gene Slay’s Girls & Boys Club (GSGBC) is to empower girls and boys in the St. Louis metropolitan area, especially those who need us most, to realize their physical, intellectual, and emotional potential. Vision: We aspire to help youth build strong, supportive relationships that allow them to safely explore and discover new skills, ideas and opportunities to reach their fullest potential. Values: Deep Appreciation, Tailored Support, Social and Emotional Growth, Strong Relationships, Collaborations, Critical Thinking and Family Partnerships. Organization Description: Since 2018, GSGBC has embraced trauma-informed care in its operations and service delivery to members and their families. Drawing from models like the Sanctuary Model, Missouri Model, and Conscious Discipline, the organization integrates trauma-informed principles into its culture and practices. Staff receive training to understand the impacts of trauma and effectively address related behaviors. The Conscious Discipline Model emphasizes safety, connection, and problem-solving, enhancing support for children’s emotional and behavioral needs. GSGBC is committed to fostering a supportive, empowering environment where members and families can thrive. GSGBC offers afterschool and summer programming for youth ages 5-16, serving more than 700 youth annually. GSGBC supports youth development and holistic health with programs that include: Academics, Athletics, Character Building, Healthy Living, College & Career Readiness and The Arts. The Afterschool Program runs August through May, 2:30pm-7:30pm, a Summer Camp is offered June through July, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. SCHEDULE & LOCATION: This is a temporary, seasonal position during GSGBC’s Summer Camp which is offered June 8th through July 31st, 2026. Lifeguards typically work 9:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Summer staff will report for training June 2nd & 3rd. This position is located at our Soulard Campus (2524 S. 11th St., 63104). PRIMARY FUNCTION: · Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area · Implements safety plan · Maintains active surveillance of the pool area at all times, refrain from socializing and personal use of phone while guarding · Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately, appropriately and in accordance with GSGBC policies and procedures · Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services · Appropriate appearance including wearing swimsuit, GSGBC shirt, whistle and safety gear while on duty · Maintains proper radio/communication protocol and respond in a timely manner via radio or cell phone to the front desk, direct supervisor, Youth Development Specialists, etc. · Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency and non-emergency situations · Provides a welcoming environment for all members · Develops positive relationships with participants and provide motivational support and guidance · Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner · Maintains accurate records as required by GSGBC and/or the City of St. Louis Health Department · Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed · Documents any incidents and/or injuries and completes related reports as required · Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving · Maintains the pool in accordance with the City of St. Louis and the Health Commission Ordinance and Chapter 11.79 · Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions · Attends and participates in required trainings and meetings · Assists in maintaining/organizing pool deck and surrounding areas as designated · Ensures cleanliness of locker rooms at regularly scheduled intervals throughout the day · Performs other duties as assigned WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: · Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights · Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing or walking for various lengths of time · The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds · The employee must endure extreme temperature conditions – up to 95 degre