Lifeguard
About The Position
The Lifeguard supports the YMCA of Greenville’s mission to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The position creates a safe, positive, and welcoming atmosphere while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and in surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The role requires active surveillance and readiness to respond to emergencies, enforce pool safety policies, and provide excellent customer service to members, guests, and program participants. Lifeguards also complete daily tasks under YMCA Aquatics Standard Operating Procedures and attend required meetings, trainings, and in-services. The YMCA offers free lifeguard certification for staff who need it; certification is required before being hired as a lifeguard.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 15.
- Current American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Certification, or ability to gain certification within 60 days of employment; lifeguard certification is required before being hired as a lifeguard.
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
- Demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
- Ability to effectively communicate and enforce policies and procedures with members, program participants, and guests.
- Ability to react quickly and properly in emergency situations.
- Complete required New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, and Blood Bourne Pathogen training within the first 30 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain active surveillance and remain rescue ready to ensure the safety of the pool and aquatics area.
- Warn swimmers about improper activities or danger and enforce pool regulations and water safety policies.
- Administer first aid, rescue swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and provide CPR and/or artificial respiration when necessary.
- Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area, and answer customer questions.
- Know and perform emergency procedures; respond immediately to emergencies according to YMCA policies and procedures and accurately complete related reports.
- Complete daily tasks according to YMCA Aquatics Standard Operating Procedures.
- Remain calm and objective under pressure or when challenged, while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Provide excellent customer service to members, guests, and program participants.
- Attend required meetings, trainings, and in-services.
- Follow policies and procedures concerning consumer boundaries, abuse risk management training, high-risk activities and consumer supervision, and mandated reporting.
- Complete job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
- Complete New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, and Blood Bourne Pathogen training within the first 30 days of employment.
Benefits
- Instant access to earned wages before payday.
- Free individual YMCA membership, with a 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
- 50% discount on programs, including childcare, personal training, sports, and aquatics.
- 12% retirement contribution once fully vested.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Free lifeguard certification for staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
