Lifeguard

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES • Burbank, CA

11d • $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. Lifeguards continuously scan the aquatic area, enforce safety rules, check equipment, respond to emergencies, maintain required records, and help identify ways to improve safety standards. The position also involves positive engagement with members, participants, and staff; attendance at required meetings and trainings; and adherence to YMCA safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management policies. Lifeguards demonstrate YMCA values and develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• Current YMCA Lifeguarding certification, or American Safety & Health Institute, American Red Cross, or American Heart Association BLS for the Professional Rescuer certification; Standard/Community First Aid certification; and Emergency Oxygen Administration certification.
• A provisional hire may be made before certifications are obtained if the candidate will register for a YMCA Lifeguard V6 course within 30 days of hire, has participated in an interview, and has passed the pre-employment skills assessment. Lifeguarding shifts may be scheduled 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 perform the position’s physical, visual, and auditory functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to tread water for 2 minutes using legs only; swim 250 yards of front crawl; swim 50 yards each of front crawl with head up, breaststroke, breaststroke with head up, and elementary backstroke kick with hands on chest; perform specified surface dives and underwater swimming; retrieve and replace a dive ring; tread water for at least one minute with legs only; swim to the end of the pool and hoist oneself out; and immediately perform CPR on an adult manikin for 2 minutes.
• Ability to sit for extended periods in an elevated chair and move safely to various locations, including entering and exiting the chair while scanning.
• Ability to maintain alertness and focus for extended periods, including in high heat and humidity, without lapses in consciousness.
• Adequate hearing to detect noises and distinguish distress signals in environments with significant background noise.
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue and to perform rescue, resuscitation, and survival skills.
• Ability to communicate immediately and clearly during incidents and emergencies, including projecting one's voice across distances and giving and receiving directions.
• Ability to communicate swiftly and clearly with emergency personnel by telephone and/or in person.
• Ability to act swiftly in an emergency and take action even when unsure whether a person is in danger.
• 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.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Use problem-solving skills to make quick decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and recognize potential danger or injury.
• Maintain effective, 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 required by the YMCA and/or state Health Department code.
• Help identify ways 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 and pass periodic aquatic safety assessments.
• Meet and demonstrate the specified aquatic fitness, rescue, resuscitation, and survival skills.
• Remain alert and focused on the zone of responsibility for extended periods, including under high heat and humidity.
• 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 fellow staff.
• Develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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