Lifeguard - Asheville

YMCA of Western North Carolina • Asheville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is seeking a Lifeguard to maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. This role involves creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The Lifeguard will also build positive relationships with members and program participants through effective communication and by fostering connections within the Y community.

Requirements

• Minimum age 15.
• Hold a nationally recognized lifeguard certification, preferred but not required, training available for qualified candidates.
• Lifeguards must currently hold or be able to achieve and maintain the following certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid, Emergency Oxygen Administration ~ O2, Automated External Defibrillation ~ AED.
• American Red Cross and YMCA Lifeguard are accepted for hire.
• Must obtain Be the Brand within 90 days.
• Pass Skills Test: Complete the swim-tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, resurface, and swim 150 yards. After swimming, tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits. Your head must remain above the surface of the water. After maintaining the position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards. You must swim continuously and keep your face in the water to demonstrate good breath control. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 20 feet to retrieve a 10-pound brick. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the brick at the surface and keeping the face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
• Candidates must possess and maintain the physical and mental acuity necessary to obtain and retain a lifeguarding certification and be able to perform all lifesaving water rescues and other required maneuvers while on duty.
• Observe all areas of the aquatic area, including the pool deck, water surface, and pool bottom.
• Communicate verbally with good voice projection and clarity.

Nice To Haves

• Hold a nationally recognized lifeguard certification

Responsibilities

• Actively scan and maintain constant vigilance over the aquatic area.
• Know and review all emergency procedures, respond to emergency situations immediately per YMCA policies and procedures, and complete related reports as required.
• Identify and celebrate the successes of members and program participants.
• Continuously exhibit honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, reliability, flexibility, maturity, and good decision-making skills.
• Wear required uniform while on duty: lifeguard shirt, bathing suit and/or shorts, whistle, tube, and a hip pack containing a pocket mask, gloves, and other first aid items, as instructed by the aquatic's supervisor.
• Always report to duty on time and work all scheduled shifts.
• Find a qualified substitute and obtain approval from the immediate supervisor if missing a scheduled shift is unavoidable.
• Attend and actively participate in all required aquatic staff training and meetings.
• Accurately complete and submit all safety and maintenance records concerning the pool area and usage of the pool as outlined in the Lifeguard Manual.
• Inspect and maintain all emergency equipment (Shepherd's Crooks, ring buoys, rescue tubes, etc.) and other pool equipment and inform the aquatics supervisor and/or Properties Director immediately of necessary equipment repairs.
• Assist in membership retention by interacting and building relationships with members and guests.
• Initiate communications with the Aquatics Supervisor as necessary concerning program problems, personnel conflicts, and member concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
• Discounted membership for household members
• Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings

What This Job Offers

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