Lifeguard

Mattoon Area Family YMCA • Toledo, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Availability evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
• YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Completion of all required staff safety trainings.
• Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
• Must be able to remain alert.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
• Knows/review/practices all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related accident/incident reports as required.
• Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
• Performs chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
• Communicates any problems or member communications to Aquatic Director immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• YMCA Usage - Facility usage is free for all employees. Immediate family members may use the YMCA at a discounted monthly price. Immediate family members are as follows: spouse, domestic partner, dependent children and other dependents living within the same household.
• Program Fees-Except for certain exceptions, program fees will be reduced by 25% for all employees and their immediate family. While not working, an employee of the Y can use the child watch service for free up to a 2 hour daily limit. While working, child watch is free and unlimited.
• Retirement Options available

What This Job Offers

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