Aquatic Lead Lifeguard

YMCA OF SOUTHERN NEVADA • Las Vegas, NV

2d • $14 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for a lead lifeguard to join our aquatics team. In this role you will act as the on-site supervisor when no other manager is present, guiding lifeguards and swim instructors and ensuring that the pool area runs safely and smoothly. This is a part-time year-round position located at the YMCA.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent (or in progress)
• At least six months of aquatic experience
• Ability to swim 500 yards consecutively once per week
• Current American Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguarding Certification with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid
• Oxygen Certification (within 30 days of hire)
• At least 17 years of age

Responsibilities

• Assist with the supervision of aquatic staff and volunteers.
• Report any concerns to the aquatic director.
• Act as a role model among staff, members, and guests.
• Ensure that YMCA Aquatics Safety policies and pool operating procedures are enforced at all times.
• Safety of participants and employees is the single overriding objective.
• Assist aquatics director with leading lifeguard in-service training.
• Assumes responsibility when the aquatics director or coordinator are absent.
• Communicates directives and policy to staff and the public.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with youth.
• Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse.
• Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 10% Retirement Contribution and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
• Free YMCA membership and discounts on all programs
• Rain - Instant Pay Benefit
• Join a supportive team and an organization recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace
• Make a meaningful impact in your community
• Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees