Cook County YMCA- Lifeguard and Youth Specialist

Duluth YMCA • MN

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About The Position

The Lifeguard and Youth Specialist maintains safe swimming conditions for all members, guests, and program participants. This role creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Additionally, the Youth Specialist plans and implements high-quality academic and enrichment activities catered to youth’s interests and needs. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• Must enjoy working with children.
• Certifications: CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid, and Oxygen (preferred).
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Successful completion of the Duluth Y’s Lifeguard Assessment prior to employment.
• Commitment to supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented.
• Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Basic knowledge of computers.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience as a teacher in a childcare center or related facility.
• Education/training in field related to youth and families.
• Demonstrate effective communication.
• Enthusiasm, patience, creativity, common sense and a commitment to working with children.

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Completes related reports as required.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the youth development and aquatics areas.
• Maintains an emotionally and physically safe environment for youth.
• Develops and leads high quality activities/lessons for youth.
• Communicates with supervisor regarding concerns about children.
• Has knowledge, understanding, and application of all program policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Works cooperatively with children, parents, other program and building staff.
• Provides support to volunteers.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
• Maintains current certifications.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
• Completes additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace.

Benefits

• Retirement accounts with 12% contribution after two years of service.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans.
• Access to a MNsure Navigator.
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts available.
• Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y.
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller.
• Paid time off (About 120 hours/year starting with 40 hours).
• Paid parental leave.
• Subscription to the Calm app.
• Bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Team member referral program.
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Free parking.
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed