PARENTS CORNER

Introduction to GHPM

The Parents Corner is intended to help you have a better understanding of GHPMI organization.

GHPMI knows that this may be your child's first job and one of our goals is to give them a positive experience. Not only will they learn the skills necessary to prevent and respond to emergencies that can occur around a pool, they will learn the importance of work ethics.

As an employee of GHPM, your child will be a part of a team that consists of Head Lifeguards, Assitant Managers, Managers, Area Supervisors, Regional Supervisors, Directors, and full time office staff. We incorporate an open-door policy and are always available to assist the employee in any situation.

Lifeguard Responsibilities

• Lifeguards must arrive to work ten minutes early. Not showing up can jeopardize the safety of the patrons at the pool.
• All employees are required to work Memorial Day weekend, July 4th weekend, and Labor Day weekend. We realize this may be a burden on you and your family, but the facilities are open and safety is our number one concern.
• If you have a family obligation during a Holiday weekend (graduation, wedding, anniversary, etc) and your child is not able to work, they must fill out a Holiday request form on our website, at least 30 days prior to the Holiday.
• Some pools are open on weekends and afternoons in May, late August and September. Your child has agreed to commit to shifts (4-6 hours/shift) during these times. Please encourage them to fulfill their committment.
• Schedules are posted for two week periods. Lifeguards are given an opportunity to inform their manager if they need a day off during the two week period. Requests must be given to the Manager, in writing, before the schedule is posted.

Training

All employees must be American Red Cross certified in Lifeguarding/ First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Bloodborne Pathogens. We offer many training classes throughout the winter, spring and summer. The Lifeguard certification course is 32 hours and includes lifeguarding with First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Bloodborne Pathogen training. Lifeguarding/First Aid certifications are valid for three years, and the CPR/AED and BBP certifications are valid for one year. Second and third year guards will need to take CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and BBP training each year before they start working.

It is the employee’s responsibility to keep current on their certifications. Classes are cheaper earlier in the season, so make sure you register early. For a list of training courses and fees, please visit 2010 Training Schedule.

Company Training

GHPM employees must complete and pass (passing is 90%) all Company Trainings. This includes Company Orientation, On-site training, and weekly in-service trainings.

AUDITS
Our certified Lifeguard Instructors (LGI’s) will randomly audit all GHPM employees. The purpose of the audits is to ensure that our employees can perform basic rescue and lifesaving skills at any moment. If an employee does not pass their audit, they will be removed from the schedule until they can demonstrate the proper knowledge and skills.

In-Service Training

The Texas Department of Health Standards for Swimming Pools and Spas require that all lifeguards comply with continual in-service training programs totaling a minimum of 60 minutes per week. This can be performed by either on-line training or on-site facility training. GHPM has an on-line training in-service program. Every lifeguard is required to perform one hour of on-line training per week. A new on-line in-service training will be posted every Monday. Each lifeguard has one week (Monday through Sunday) to finish their on-line training. In addition to the on-line training, one hour of on-site facility training is required every month. This schedule will be posted at your facility as well as on our website. All trainings will be monitored by GHPMI management. Please make sure you are performing your state mandated training.

Payroll

The payroll period begins on Monday and ends on Sunday. Paychecks are distributed every other Wednesday at their facility. If your child is a sub, their paycheck will be mailed to the address we have on file. It is the employee's responsibility to clock in and out for each shift worked.

In the event of a discrepancy with the number of hours paid or with the pay rate, please fill out the Payroll Discrepancy Form.

Depending on the date the form is received, the discrepancy and pay rate adjustments may be handled during the next payroll cycle. Please do not call the office regarding payroll problems as this slows down the process.

Lost/Stolen Paychecks
In the event of a lost/stolen paycheck, please follow these guidelines:
1) You must notify the Human Resource Department (in writing – phone calls will not be accepted) information regarding the lost/stolen paycheck. (i.e. check number and/or pay period) Failure to provide this information will delay your request for a replacement check.
2) After receiving the above information, GHPM must issue a stop payment on the original check. “Stop Payment” takes at least 24 hours to process.
3) A $30 replacement fee is charged. This will automatically be deducted from the replacement check unless prior arrangements are made with the Human Resource Department.
4) After the 24 hour processing stop payment period and the $30 replacement fee is deducted, a new payroll check will be issued.
5) The replacement check will be mailed to the last known address. If you would prefer to pick up the replacement check at the GHPM office, you must notify the Human Resource Department within 24 hours from the original stop payment request.
In the event the lost/stolen paycheck is recovered and the Company identifies the endorsement as that of the employee, the employee must remit the amount of the replacement check to the Company within 24 hours of the time it is demanded.

Uniforms

All employees must be in complete uniform at all times. This includes, GHPM suit, GHPM shirt (if worn), safety pack and whistle. Uniforms can be purchased online or at the GHPM office. Uniforms are available at the GHPM office on specified Uniform Pick Up Days. Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times if not in the guard stand. We recommend that for the lifeguard's protection, they wear a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and have water on hand at all times.