Lifeguard or Shallow Water Lifeguard

YMCA of Greater Kansas City•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a YMCA Lifeguard or Shallow Water Lifeguard, you protect swimmers, prevent accidents, and help create a positive, welcoming environment for members and visitors. The YMCA provides free training and lifeguard certification for candidates who are not yet certified. Candidates who are not certified may be hired at a $15.00 training rate, which increases after certification. The YMCA of Greater Kansas City describes its culture as cause-driven, welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, with a focus on helping people develop their potential and strengthening the community.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Able to work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.
National CPR, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, and Lifeguard or Shallow Water certification; free training and certification are provided for candidates who are not certified.
Must pass the physical competency test for Lifeguard or Shallow Water Lifeguard certification. The required test differs by certification and includes swimming, maintaining position at the water’s surface, retrieving a 10-pound object, and completing a timed event.

Responsibilities

Maintain active surveillance of the pool area.
Know and review emergency procedures, respond immediately to emergencies in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures, and complete related reports as required.
Know how to prevent and handle emergencies in entry-level shallow water of six feet or less, as well as at all water depths of the facility.
Maintain effective and positive relationships with members, participants, and other staff.
Know, understand, and consistently apply pool and aquatic-area safety rules, policies, and guidelines.
Remain calm and objective under pressure or when challenged by others.
Maintain accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or state health department code.
Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
Check the pool for hazardous conditions upon arrival.
Perform chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and take appropriate action.
Attend all staff meetings and in-service training.
Maintain appropriate child-adult ratios and group sizes.
Help maintain the cleanliness of the deck and locker rooms.
Perform opening and closing procedures and secure doors.
Report for duty 10 minutes before the shift and secure a substitute when necessary with proper notification.