Full- time Lifeguard

St Cloud Area Family YMCA•St.Cloud, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Full time Lifeguard (36-40 hours weekly) Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and surrounding areas. Positively communicate information on pool rules and Y programs.

Requirements

Must be 16 years of age or older
Current Lifeguarding and CPR/AED for the PR certifications required.
Must maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness and have mature judgment and sound decision-making.
Ability to relate to people in a positive, but firm manner must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
Must be able to effectively communicate information on aquatics and other Y programs to members and participants.

Responsibilities

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck and surrounding areas.
Prevents accidents by maintaining constant observation of the pool area, enforcing health and safety rules and maintaining emergency readiness.
Responds to emergency situations in accordance with Y policies and procedures.
Completes incident and accident reports as required.
Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
Develops rapport with members.
Conveys basic information on Y programs and schedules to members, and as appropriate, refers members to other programs and/or staff.
Attends staff meetings and training courses as scheduled.
Takes pool attendance and maintains related records as required.
Performs routine maintenance of the pool and surrounding areas, to ensure cleanliness.
Checks pool and rescue equipment and promptly reports any problems.
Sets up and stores equipment for recreational swims and assists instructors with class set up.