Lifeguard

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

12d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and in surrounding areas. The role creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The position is part-time, up to 29 hours, at the Weingart YMCA Wellness and Aquatic Center in Los Angeles, California. Travel is negligible, and shifts may vary. The Lifeguard provides continuous, uninterrupted surveillance of the aquatic area, enforces safety standards, checks equipment, and responds promptly to hazards and emergencies. The role also builds positive relationships with members, participants, and staff; completes required reports and records; attends meetings and trainings; and upholds YMCA safety, supervision, mandated-reporting, and risk-management policies. The position requires the ability to complete demanding water-rescue and swimming skills, perform CPR, remain alert and focused for extended periods, and communicate effectively during emergencies. Lifeguards under age 18 must work alongside an on-duty Lifeguard over age 18. Lifeguarding shifts may be scheduled only after required certifications are obtained and approved in SafetyZone.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Current YMCA Lifeguarding certification, or certification from American Safety & Health Institute, American Red Cross, or American Heart Association in BLS for the Professional Rescuer, Standard/Community First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration.
A candidate without the required certifications may be hired provisionally if they will be registered in a YMCA Lifeguard V6 course within 30 days of hire, have participated in an interview, and passed the pre-employment skills assessment. Lifeguarding shifts may begin only after certifications are obtained and approved in SafetyZone.
American Red Cross-certified lifeguards must obtain YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within 90 days of hire.
Ability to maintain required certifications and demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Ability to meet the position’s physical, visual, and auditory requirements, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to complete the specified swimming, rescue, and CPR skills.
Lifeguards under age 18 must always work alongside an on-duty Lifeguard over age 18.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of lifeguard experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous, uninterrupted scanning of the pool and aquatic area.
Follow Minimum Standards of Safety for Aquatic Activities 7.301 and consistently enforce pool and aquatic-area safety rules, policies, and guidelines.
Check equipment and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
Use problem-solving skills to make quick decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and identify potential danger or injury.
Maintain positive relationships with members, participants, and other staff.
Review emergency procedures and respond immediately to emergencies in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Complete related reports and maintain accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or state Health Department code.
Identify opportunities to improve safety standards and continuously monitor the aquatic area for hazardous or unsafe conditions.
Immediately report hazardous or unsafe conditions to management and take appropriate action.
Successfully complete periodic aquatic safety assessments.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and staff.
Develop and demonstrate competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Complete required swimming, water-rescue, survival, and resuscitation skills, including the stated swim tests, surface dives, object retrieval, treading water, pool exit, and two minutes of CPR on an adult manikin.
Remain alert and focused on the assigned zone for extended periods, including in high heat and humidity; move safely around the area and enter and exit an elevated chair while scanning.
Hear and distinguish distress signals, continuously scan the pool with clear vision, and perform strenuous physical tasks required for water rescue.
Communicate promptly during incidents and emergencies, including projecting the voice, communicating with emergency personnel, and giving and receiving directions.
Act swiftly in emergencies, including when uncertain whether someone is in danger.