Summer: Lifeguards needed in Ellwood City and Old Economy locations

Beaver County YMCA • New Brighton, PA

8d • $11

About The Position

Responsible for the safety of aquatic participants by observing the pool and program participants to assure that safe conditions exist.

Requirements

• A minimum age of 15 years of age
• Certifications for Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, Oxygen and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• At least one lifeguard (holding current YMCA, or Red Cross certification) will be on duty at all times when the pool or pool area is in use.
• All lifeguards that are on duty will be "rescue ready", meaning each guard should be: properly attired and easily identifiable, holding Rescue Tube with strap around their shoulder, equipped with a resuscitation mask and protective gloves, wearing a whistle, positioned at the pool's edge, standing or seated in an elevated guard stand and actively scanning their area of coverage completely within 10 seconds and are able to get to a victim under water within 10 seconds.
• Observe participants in the pool and the pool area.
• Maintain pool and make sure pool area is safe and clean.
• Maintain professional conduct and a neat appearance consistent with the Aquatic Dress Policy.
• Maintain an alert and observant behavior at all times.
• Be aware of the YMCA programs and schedules and willingly share the information with participants.
• Promote the YMCA mission.
• Suggest improvements.
• Attend trainings and meetings when scheduled.
• Be a positive example of the YMCA to the members and participants.
• Perform all other functions as assigned, relative to the welfare of the association.

Benefits

• FREE YMCA Membership
• The Beaver County YMCA will pay for all lifeguard certifications, if needed.

What This Job Offers

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