Lifeguard I

Montclair YMCA•Montclair, NJ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Lifeguard for the Dolphins Swim Team at an off-site training facility. Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age
Current YMCA Lifeguard or ARC Lifeguard Certifications and Basic Life Support (CPR), AED, Basic First Aid and Oxygen Administration certifications.
Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification OR get certified within 90 days of employment.
Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA or ARC standards.
Complete Bloodborne pathogens course annually.
Maintain all required certifications (active).

Responsibilities

Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
Provides supervision of staff when management is not in the facility.
Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area and helps mentor lifeguard in rule enforcement and swim test administration.
Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and throughout the shift, responds and corrects hazards when able or reports immediately to supervisor.
Performs pool chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action as needed to correct inconsistencies.
Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
Performs assigned tasks or has specific responsibilities in a supervisory/head lifeguard capacity as assigned by the Aquatic Director or supervisor.
Attends monthly in-service training and YMCA mandatory staff meetings.
Responsible for securing substitute head lifeguard and reporting any schedule changes to the director in a timely manner.
Adheres to all YMCA of Montclair policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and best practices, including emergency and safety procedures, supporting the associations’ philanthropy efforts.
Cooperates and interacts with members, staff, program participants, and volunteers in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner.
Adhere to policies related to boundaries with members, volunteers, staff, and participants.
Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations and follow mandated abuse reporting procedures