Lifeguard
About The Position
Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and in surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The position includes continuous pool-area surveillance, enforcement of safety rules, equipment checks, emergency response, recordkeeping, and active attention to hazards. Lifeguards must pass periodic aquatic safety assessments, attend required staff meetings and trainings, uphold YMCA safety and risk-management policies, and demonstrate YMCA values and leadership competencies. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18.
- Current YMCA Lifeguarding certification, or certification from American Safety & Health Institute, American Red Cross, or American Heart Association.
- Current BLS for the Professional Rescuer certification.
- Current Standard/Community First Aid certification.
- Current Emergency Oxygen Administration certification.
- Ability to maintain required certifications and demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including the specified physical, visual, and auditory abilities.
- Ability to meet the listed swimming, water-rescue, CPR, alertness, communication, and extended surveillance demands.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of lifeguard experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide continuous, uninterrupted scanning of the pool and aquatic area.
- Follow the 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 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 required reports and maintain accurate records as required by the YMCA or state Health Department code.
- 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.
- Demonstrate and maintain the physical and aquatic rescue abilities listed in the job description, including specified swimming, diving, treading-water, CPR, and water-rescue tasks.
- Remain alert and focused on the zone of responsibility for extended periods, including in high heat and humidity, and move safely around the assigned area.
- Communicate promptly and clearly during incidents and emergencies, including with emergency personnel, and give and receive directions effectively.
- Act swiftly in emergencies, including when uncertain whether a person is in danger, and perform rescue, resuscitation, and survival skills.
- 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.
- Demonstrate competencies and willingness to develop in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
