Opening Lifeguard (Saturdays 5:45am - 11:00am) - Tri County
About The Position
Under the direction of the Aquatics Director and in accordance with Association policies, the Lifeguard should be able to motivate others in the areas of self-awareness and self-confidence through swimming and aquatics, be able to motivate and effectively communicate with members, parents and students, and exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making. The Lifeguard will create an environment that is welcoming, nurturing and genuine for all members and guests, develop rapport and maintain effective relationships with members, participants, and other staff, and work with other staff as part of a team. The Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck, and surrounding areas, preventing accidents by scanning assigned zone from bottom to top and covering zone in compliance with the 10/10 rule, and performing swim tests as required by association policy. They will enforce health and safety rules and maintain emergency readiness, respond to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures, and complete incident and accident reports as necessary. Additionally, the Lifeguard will perform routine maintenance of pool, locker rooms, and surrounding areas to ensure cleanliness, check pool and rescue equipment and promptly report any problems, and set up and put away equipment for recreational swims. Participation and satisfactory completion of in-service trainings is mandatory. The Lifeguard will uphold the core values of the YMCA when dealing with people within the YMCA facilities and within the community and work scheduled shifts. Arrangements for substitutes must be previously approved by the Aquatics Director.
Requirements
- Must take and pass an advanced swimming and rescue skills test.
- YMCA Lifeguard or Red Cross lifeguard certification is required.
- Must be at least 15 years of age.
- Must be able to exercise mature judgment and sound decision making.
- Must be able to relate to people in a positive, but firm manner.
- Must be observant.
- Must be safety conscious.
- Must be able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
- Must be able to effectively communicate information on YMCA programs to members and participants.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Must have full range of body movement.
- Lifeguard certification must be obtained and maintained.
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification must be obtained and maintained.
- First Aid certification must be obtained and maintained.
- AED certification must be obtained and maintained.
Responsibilities
- Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck, and surrounding areas.
- Prevent accidents by scanning assigned zone from bottom to top and covering zone in compliance with the 10/10 rule.
- Perform swim tests as required by association policy.
- Enforce health and safety rules and maintain emergency readiness.
- Respond to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
- Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Perform routine maintenance of pool, locker rooms, and surrounding areas to ensure cleanliness.
- Check pool and rescue equipment and promptly report any problems.
- Set up and put away equipment for recreational swims.
- Participate in and satisfactorily complete in-service trainings.
- Uphold the core values of the YMCA.
- Work scheduled shifts.
- Arrange for substitutes with prior approval from the Aquatics Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
