Lifeguard - Natelli Family YMCA

YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY•Urbana, MD

1d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard is responsible for the overall safety of participants using the pool and surrounding area. The position monitors aquatic activities, maintains a clean pool area, responds to patron concerns, reports incidents, and follows YMCA and facility procedures. When acting in a Pool Operator capacity, the employee also helps ensure regulatory compliance, tests and records pool-water conditions, and performs assigned maintenance duties.

Requirements

At least 15 years of age; at least 16 years of age to take on Pool Operations responsibilities.
Ability to comprehend simple instructions and written correspondence; present information orally; read and interpret policies and procedures; and speak effectively in front of people.
Ability to demonstrate member-service skills, effective time management, and excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Demonstrate the YMCA “Y-Voice”: determination, genuine concern, a welcoming attitude, hopefulness, and a nurturing spirit.
Understand ethical behavior and business practices, act consistently with organizational standards and values, and maintain a strong standard of organizational accountability.
American Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguarding Certification, including CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen; these certifications must be acquired within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

For lifeguards at Camp West Mar, Waterfront Lifeguard Certification must be acquired before the start of the camp season.
For employees functioning in a Pool Operator capacity: Frederick County Pool Operators license and Y-USA Lifeguard Supervisor Essentials Training.

Responsibilities

Maintain a neat and clean pool area.
Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful customer service and respond to patron concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
Report incidents and concerns to the Aquatics Director or Associate Director.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as deemed necessary by the Aquatics Director.
Follow the Employee Handbook, Aquatics Procedural Handbook, Pool Operator Handbook, and established YMCA procedures.
When certified and functioning in a Pool Operator capacity, help ensure facility and staff compliance with applicable Health Department and Y-USA regulations during the shift.
When higher-level staff are absent, serve as the primary point of contact for aquatics-related customer service issues during the shift.
When functioning in a Pool Operator capacity, test and record pool-water conditions, correct improperly balanced water, and advise the Aquatics Director or designee of actions taken.
Maintain knowledge of the pump room and perform maintenance duties when assigned.
Monitor and watch pools during aquatic activities.
Know and be prepared to use pool Emergency Procedures.
Keep lifeguard safety equipment on their person while performing active surveillance.
Perform rescue measures and provide appropriate care when required.