Lifeguard Instructor

About the Company

MVP Sports Clubs is a sports facility management company with 5 facilities in West Michigan. We provide corporate service support in the areas of finance, marketing/communications, information systems, human resources, property management, and operational development including sales, fitness, and operations. MVP Sports Clubs represents quality and success in health and recreation in all facets of the community. Simply put, we are a company passionate about fitness and wellness, and believe that healthy communities change lives!

Why MVP Sports Clubs

At MVP Sports Clubs, we are built around our values of professionalism, friendliness, efficiency, cleanliness, and teamwork! We believe in creating a welcoming, engaging, and fun environment for team members, and we provide them with a full range of benefits to foster this type of environment. Our part-time team members receive complimentary club membership access for team member, spouse and dependent(s), 401k participation available after completing 6 months of service (must be 18 years of age), access to Work-Space (must be 18 years of age), CPR trainings, complimentary use of Kids Stuff (up to 2 hours per day) and discounts on select programming, retail and food + beverage.

In addition to the benefits listed above, our full-time team members also have access to amazing health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, long-term & short-term disability, a generous personal time off policy, and paid maternity and paternity leave.

About the Position

The Lifeguard Instructor is responsible for supporting upcoming and future lifeguard training needs across our aquatics programs. This is an as-needed instructional role designed to ensure consistent and high-quality training delivery aligned with MVP standards and safety expectations. Lifeguard Instructors hired will be responsible for independently leading American Red Cross lifeguard certification, recertification, and bridge courses. This position is a part of our Aquatics/Safety & Training Department reporting to the Safety & Training Manager.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Red Cross-aligned lifeguard training in accordance with MVP standards.
• Maintain consistency in evaluation, instruction, and certification practice.
• Uphold safety, compliance, and professionalism at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the Safety & Training Manager.
• Attend and participate in regular Service Game training sessions as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance, by wearing the MVP Sports Clubs uniform (see uniform matrix) and name badge.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or 16 years of age or older. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification. Demonstrated experience in independently running lifeguard training courses. Ability to manage full-day courses (approximately 10-12 hours per day). Strong communication, organization, and instructional skills. Ability to maintain professionalism, neutrality, and consistency in training delivery. Excellent First Aid skills. Excellent communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Bend, stoop, crouch, climb, stand, sit and turn/pivot; Lift/lower, push, pull and carry up to 40 lbs;
• Perform office tasks using simple hand grasping, fine hand manipulation and reach associated with assigned tasks such as paperwork, typing, and/or word processing, filing, calculating and use of telephone;
• See, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.

Availability Requirements

Applicants must be available the week of 05/16-05/22 to support preseason lifeguard trainings at our Crahen pool.

Proposed Training Calendar

5/16/2026 - Shallow to Deep Water Bridge Course 5/17/2026 - Deep Water Recertification Course 5/18/2026 - 5/19/2026 - Full Deep Water Certification Course 5/20/2026 - Shallow to Deep Water Bridge Course 5/21/2026 - Deep Water Recertification Course 5/22/2026 - Instructor & Participant Hold (Weather Make-Up Date)

Additional availability to support future trainings is strongly preferred.