Aquatics - Lifeguard

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington•Alexandria, VA

7d•$15

About The Position

The Lifeguard position supervises swimming activities at the Y’s aquatic facilities and protects the safety of all swimmers by preventing accidents and by responding to an emergency quickly and efficiently to minimize the danger to those involved.

Requirements

Must be 16 years of age and able to swim.
Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups.
Must be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, and a proven problem solver.
Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YMCA Lifeguarding.
Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more.
Swim 500 yards.
Tread water for two minutes. (Legs only)
Retrieve training victim from bottom deep end.
Active victim rescue with tube.
Passive victim rescue with tube.
Backboard victim.
Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance.
Must be 16 years of age
Blood Borne Pathogens
Right to Know
Facility Orientation/Aquatic Policy
Emergency Procedures
Preventing Child Abuse
Backboard Training
Adult, child, and infant CPR
Current lifeguard certification
Must obtain YMCA certification within the first year of employment

Nice To Haves

Prefer current lifeguard certification.
Prefer CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

Enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.
Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and adds chemicals to pool.
Reports to work on time, in uniform, and is ready to work when the shift starts
Ensures that all appropriate equipment is available
Checks area for hazardous conditions at the beginning of shift
Knows and practices the proper emergency procedures
Enforces the rules; explaining the reasons behind the rules, as well as the danger infractions present. Reports persistent problems to the supervisor
Keeps members/participants from congregating on walk areas that may present safety issues; not tolerating recklessness or rough play
Makes neat and clear entries in required logs
Outdoor pools – clears all swimmers during electrical storms
Other duties as required
Performs secondary duties and provide information to deepen the member’s knowledge of the Y and program offerings
Greets each member with a warm smile
Enforces aquatics rules with respect and care
Offers aquatics knowledge to enhance member experience
Is prepared and attentive to my surroundings
Ensures that the aquatics area an all equipment are clean and in proper working condition
Welcomes all program participants within their first two weeks of class
Is an “aquatics ambassador” that enhances the member experience

Benefits

Flexible work schedule with part-time and full-time shifts, benefits, and growth.
YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car!
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; paid time off/sick leave, numerous professional development opportunities.

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