Lifeguard- Aquatics

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Inc • Livingston, NJ

118d

About The Position

We are an all-inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission-focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven candidate to join our team.

Requirements

• Current Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification as required by the NJ State Bathing Code.
• Acceptable Lifeguard Certification may be from YMCA or American Red Cross.
• Acceptable CPR may be from American Heart Association CPR/AED or American Red Cross CPR/AED.
• Acceptable FA Certification may be from American Red Cross FA or National Safety Council.
• Oxygen Administration certification from American Red Cross preferred.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Responsibilities

• Be identifiable with YMCA Lifeguard shirt, whistle, swimsuit and has the rescue tube with them.
• Actively apply and enforce all pool rules and proactively address members to maintain a safe environment.
• Knows, understands, and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area.
• Must sit in an alert position and does not lean or recline in a resting position while on duty.
• Minimize all distractions that may interfere with effective scanning.
• Must be skilled in observing the behavior of swimmers in the water and be ready at all times to stop dangerous behavior.
• Move to another area when multiple lifeguards are on duty to ensure appropriate zone coverage of the pool.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Perform equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and throughout shift.
• Attend all staff meetings and training as required.
• Be 5-10 minutes early to every shift and record time worked correctly with limited mistakes.
• Must find coverage if unable to attend a shift.
• Flexibility, may be asked to substitute for other employee’s shift or work beyond assigned shift.
• Mandatory attendance for in-services and rescue drills.
• Responsible for cleaning pool area, including potentially fecal matter or vomit.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Legal plan
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 12% retirement benefits upon eligibility
• 403 (b) plan
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities
• Metro Y program discounts
• Complimentary use of YMCA facilities

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees