Lifeguard

Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA•Pascagoula, MS

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard position is responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. This role involves creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promoting safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Lifeguards are expected to build positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills, connecting them to one another and the Y community. The YMCA's culture is rooted in its mission and core values, striving to strengthen communities with purpose and intentionality. It emphasizes being welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, with a relentless quest to make the community stronger.

Requirements

Minimum age of 15.
Current Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certification. Free Lifeguard Training will be provided if you do not have the certification.
Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with the YMCA standards.
YMCA Leader Certification within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Enforce pool rules, regulations, and follow protocols set out in the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA Aquatic Policy and Procedure Manual.
Provide consistent surveillance of the pool area using the 10:20 rule of scanning.
Prevent non-swimmers from entering deep water or moving into a high-risk area.
Communicate effectively with others immediately when responding to an emergency.
Maintain the 1:25 ratio of guard to patron policy.
Wear proper uniform including YMCA T-shirt, shorts, swimsuit, rescue tube, whistle, and breathing mask.
Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related incident reports as required
Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, and other staff
Positively communicate information to members on other YMCA programs
Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area
Attends all staff meetings and training as required
Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA
Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed
Completes the Pool Opening and Closing Checklist whenever on duty
Performs chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action
Maintains cleanliness of the facility including pool, grounds, equipment/guard room, concessions and bathrooms.
Arrive to work at least 15 minutes before scheduled shift. If unable to work scheduled shift, find a sub and notify Aquatics Director in advance of scheduled shift.
Routinely checks pool and rescue equipment and promptly reports any problems
Sets up and stores equipment for recreational swim, group classes or pool parties
Create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and professional, alert, courteous, and always tactful
Perform other duties as required