Lifeguard Instructor
About The Position
As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. As a key member of the Aquatics team, this position teaches YMCA Lifeguard courses according to the YMCA of the USA training design. The purpose of this position is to provide a positive role model for members and students as well as fellow aquatic staff and to create a character-developing atmosphere while promoting best practices for aquatic safety.
Requirements
- Team player with personal commitment to the YMCA Mission, Philosophy, & Character Development Values
- People centered, service oriented
- YMCA Lifeguard certification or non-YMCA Lifeguard Instructor certification
- Minimum age of 18
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Ability to pass lifeguard instruction certification course
- Must be able to remain alert
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals
- Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision
- Ability to demonstrate strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue
- Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations
- Work in a wet/humid environment and come into contact with chlorine.
- Exposure to indoor or outdoor elements
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Noise level-High
Responsibilities
- Uphold the Mission of the YMCA
- Maintain all required certifications
- Take complete responsibility for scheduled hours and, if necessary, follow the appropriate substitute procedures and cover shifts when necessary
- Teach YMCA Lifeguard courses regularly
- Follow YMCA of the USA training guidelines
- Complete course paperwork in a timely manner, including submitting certification paperwork to YMCA of the USA
- Assist in Lifeguard shift coverage when possible
- Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required by the Aquatics Director
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
