Lifeguard - Bear-Glasgow YMCA Family Location

YMCA of Delaware•Newark, DE

5d•$15 - $17

About The Position

The Lifeguard helps ensure the safety of members and guests at the Bear-Glasgow YMCA Family Location. The role requires vigilance, prompt response to emergencies in accordance with established emergency action plans and the written Aquatic Safety Plan, and support for scheduled aquatic programs. Lifeguards also check and document pool chemicals, conduct swim tests, identify swimmers age 14 and younger with green or yellow wristbands, and remain familiar with other departments in the branch to respond to incidents and accidents there. The YMCA of Delaware describes its promises as ensuring youth and teens have a pathway to success, improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and families, and uniting communities to inspire service. It is an equal opportunity employer and states that unlawful discrimination will not factor into employment decisions.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years old.
Hold a current Ellis & Associates CARMP license; free training is available if not already certified.
Have at least 20/25 vision, corrected if needed, and be free from permanent abnormalities of either eye. Corrective lenses must be worn as needed to ensure at least 20/25 vision while on duty as a lifeguard.

Nice To Haves

Multilingual.

Responsibilities

Remain vigilant to ensure the safety of members and guests.
Respond quickly and decisively to emergencies in accordance with established emergency action plans and expectations in the written Aquatic Safety Plan.
Check pool chemicals at regular intervals during the shift and document them.
Conduct swim tests and mark swimmers age 14 and younger who have green or yellow wristbands.
Follow the aquatic program schedule and put in, take out, or move lane lines as needed.
Know the locations of other departments in the branch and be prepared to respond to incidents and accidents in those areas.