Certified Lifeguard

TWO RIVERS YMCA•Moline, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team of Lifeguards as we work to prevent incidents and protect those who come into our pool areas. A true Professional Lifesaver! Currently looking for Lifeguards available for Monday through Friday (12pm-4pm). The primary responsibility is to provide and enforce a safe atmosphere for all participants utilizing the swimming pool facility.

Requirements

Less than high school education; up to 33 hours of training and/or experience for lifeguard certification.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to members, children, parents, and staff.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Complete background check, child abuse prevention training, blood borne pathogens, Lifeguarding ARC or YMCA, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED, First Aid Certification and other trainings as assigned.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must continue to meet minimum requirements for lifeguard swimming and abilities.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Preventing accidents both in the water and on the immediate deck through the enforcement of the pool rules established by the YMCA.
Performing an appropriate rescue and providing emergency care for an accident victim.
Filling out an incident report on any incident.
Abiding by the YMCA’s policies, rules and regulations as set forth by the YMCA.
Finding a qualified substitute from within the staff in the case of illness and informing the Aquatic Director.
Checking all pool rescue and first aid equipment for safety and report any supplies that are low.
Keeping deck and pool area clean and neat at all times. Hose deck when necessary.
Opening and closing the pool, and for using the robot properly, according to the procedures given in the aquatic staff handbook.
Being familiar with the current brochure and pool schedule.
Positioning oneself as needed to best guard the current pool situation. Life guarding is done primarily from the guarding chair. Guards may stand or walk around the deck area if the situation dictates. Guards will not guard from the white chairs or by the pool office. Guards will position themselves around the pool as needed; do not sit or stand together.
Being on time and wearing the proper uniform. Proper uniform includes swim suit, a guard shirt, and with a whistle, a hip pack, and a rescue tube.
Being strict but tactful in enforcing pool rules. Enforce all pool rules consistently.
Using whistle only when necessary. The signal to clear the pool is one long sharp whistle blast.
Remaining vigilant and assuring the pool is constantly monitored.
Communicating effectively with patrons and coworkers.
Conducting swim tests and marking as required by department policy and ensuring that only those who pass are allowed in the deep end.
Adding and removing lane lines and/or safety lines as needed.
Reporting any immediate causes for concern to the proper personnel in a timely manner. Less urgent matters may be recorded on log sheets or communicated to supervisors.
Maintaining an acceptable level of physical fitness as necessary to maintain all required certifications.
Attending staff training sessions and meetings monthly.
Properly clocking in and out to record the hours worked.