Head Life Guard - Summer (Weekend Availability)

YMCA•Homewood, AL

11d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

In accordance with the Christian Principles of the YMCA, a head lifeguard supervises the aquatic facility and/or aquatic activities to secure and ensure the safety of all those involved, providing leadership of staff and support of the Aquatic Director. A head lifeguard also maintains all areas in and around the aquatic facility. These duties will be performed while practicing the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Requirements

Must hold and maintain current YMCA or American Red Cross Training Certifications in the following areas: Lifeguarding CPR for the Professional Rescuer; First Aid Training
LGI or working toward certification within 6 months of hire.
Must be mature, dependable, and have a proven aquatic background.
Must be 18 years of age
Must have at least 2 years of experience.
Must exemplify the character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Responsibilities

Work guarding shifts as needed based on pool demand, primarily when the Aquatics Director or Coordinator- may change seasonally
Support lifeguards when the Aquatics Director or Coordinator are not on site.
Minimum of 12 hours per week and a maximum of 30 hours per week during the off-season. Not to exceed 40 hours in peak season.
Ability to lift minimum 50 pounds
Help get pools ready for pool inspections.
Maintain accurate records for water readings, schedules, and maintenance cleaning schedules.
Know and enforce aquatic rules, procedures, policies, and guidelines.
Thorough knowledge of all aquatic programming.
Dress appropriately for guarding duties: wear a lifeguard staff shirt, a swimsuit (red, black, or navy), whistles, and a fanny pack.
Able to deal with members’ concerns and needs in a professional manner.
Ensure that all opening and closing procedures are followed.
Attend all in-service training
Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children and teens
Attend required abuse risk management training annually
Adhere to procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising children and teens.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.