Lifeguard - Ripper Park, Bethany YMCA

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City • Bethany, OK

310d • $12

About The Position

Everyone knows the pool is the coolest place to be in the summer. Join our Aquatics Team to make sure everyone can enjoy the pool in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a lifeguard, a swim instructor, or a little bit of both, you’re going to love working in aquatics at the Y because you’re helping swimmers feel confident and gain experience in the water. No lifeguard experience? No problem, we’ll train you! Our summer starting rate is $12.00 per hour with the potential to receive more based-on responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid (Training provided by the Y, if needed).
• Must be 16 years of age.
• YMCA Lifeguard or certification by another nationally recognized organization.
• Possess a cooperative spirit to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, Y members, program participants and the general public.
• Ability to relate with pool patrons in a positive manner.
• Professional, alert, courteous and tactful.
• Serious in their manner toward job responsibilities and have an aptitude for thinking clearly in emergency situations.
• Strong water skills and maintain top physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
• Complete Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• Stay mentally alert to dangerous situations to assure safety of all swimmers.
• Be able to move with the use of both arms and legs and properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200-pound person.
• Read, write and do basic math.
• Remain alert in humid and hot conditions.
• Move to various locations, including in and around the swimming pool and an elevated lifeguard station.
• Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances.
• Handle irate, complaining individuals without internalizing or personalizing comments made.
• Remain physically able to demonstrate and perform rescue and lifesaving skills.
• Responsible for the rescue and emergency care of any accident victim in and about the pool and recording such incidents on report forms.
• Prevent accidents by encouraging situations that are within guideline of established safety procedures.
• Maintain skills necessary for preventive lifeguarding, water rescues, CPR, First Aid, dry land accident care.
• Attend monthly in-service training.
• Abide by the Y policies and pool rules and all state, county and city health codes as applicable to swimming pools.
• Be on duty ten minutes and on deck five minutes prior to work assignments and keep track of one’s own work hours on a time sheet.
• Find a qualified substitute in the event a substitute is needed, cleared by the Aquatic Director or Aquatic Coordinator.
• Follow prescribed daily pool maintenance duties as outlined, including pool attendance.
• Lock and secure all pool doors when the pool is closed.
• Attend all required training or certification events.
• Walk deck during guard assignments or sit for no more than five minutes at a time.
• Project an aura of authority while maintaining a positive image by showing genuine concern for the pool users.
• Wear rescue equipment, staff uniform and whistle while on duty.
• Notify supervisor of any broken or unsafe equipment and take it out of service until repairs are made.
• Report specific problems or needs to the Aquatic Director.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by Aquatic Director for reaching Corporate goals within the purpose and mission of the Y.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

Benefits

• $12.00 per hour starting rate with potential for more based on responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed