Lifeguard

Harrison Family YMCA•Rocky Mount, NC

10d•$12 - $12

About The Position

The Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the Y community.

Requirements

Minimum age of 15
Certifications: Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration
Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent
Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Maintains active surveillance of the pool area
Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures; completes related reports as required
Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area
Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state health department code
Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed
Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving
Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action
Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants
Arranges for coverage of shift in the event of an absence
Reports to work in appropriate dress and ready to assume responsibilities 10 minutes early
Attends all staff meetings and in-service training
Aids swim instructors during swim lessons by closely monitoring children who are not being worked with
Enforces rules in a respectful way
Performs other duties as assigned