Lifeguard

YMCA of Upper Palmetto•Rock Hill, SC

About The Position

The part-time Lifeguard works under the supervision of the Aquatics Director or Head Lifeguard and supports the YMCA’s Christian mission. The role supervises swimmers during recreational and fitness swims, administers first aid, maintains control of swimmers, and follows safety and sanitation procedures established by the Upper Palmetto Aquatics Department and applicable state swimming pool operations codes. The Lifeguard also assists the Aquatics Director with branch activities, including special events.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years old.
Must hold a current nationally recognized lifeguard certification from an accepted organization, including American Red Cross, YMCA, ILTP Ellis, Starguard, or Boy Scouts of America. If not American Red Cross Lifeguard certified, must complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard course within the first 120 days of employment.
Must hold current Professional CPR certification.
Must hold current First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens certification.
Must hold current Administering Emergency Oxygen certification or obtain it within 60 days of hire.
Must present a professional, mature image and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Must have a positive attitude and desire to support the Upper Palmetto YMCA mission.
Must be able to walk, carry, sit, see, hear, crouch, lift up to 25 pounds, push, kneel, stand, and speak.
Must remain alert without lapses of consciousness and sit for extended periods, including in an elevated chair.
Must communicate immediately with others when responding to an emergency, hear noises and distress signals, and observe all assigned pool or water park areas.
Must be able to perform required rescues, resuscitation, and survival skills; think abstractly, solve problems, make quick decisions, and act swiftly in an emergency; and have adequate memory skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of facility patrons and maintain constant surveillance of the pool area.
Enforce facility policies, rules, and regulations.
Respond to patron inquiries and concerns and provide branch information as needed.
Inspect the aquatic facility according to the daily schedule and report unsafe conditions or equipment to a supervisor.
Complete records and reports concerning patron attendance, water chemistry, incidents, and accidents.
Maintain effective relationships with members, participants, and staff; promote and demonstrate teamwork.
Participate in staff meetings and in-service training.
Conduct aquatic facility maintenance as assigned and maintain a safe, clean, well-supervised pool area.
Communicate aquatics programs, rules, and regulations.
Follow policies and procedures related to consumer boundaries, appropriate relationships, high-risk activities, and consumer supervision.
Attend required abuse risk management training.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behavior and policy violations by employees, volunteers, or consumers.
Immediately report suspicions or allegations of abuse to a supervisor.
Assist with special events and other branch activities; perform other duties as needed.