Lifeguard

YMCA of Upper Palmetto•Clover, SC

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director or Head Lifeguard, and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Lifeguard supervises swimmers during recreational and fitness swims. The role includes administering first aid, controlling swimmer behavior, and maintaining safety and sanitation procedures in accordance with Upper Palmetto Aquatics Department policies and State Swimming Pool Operations Codes. The Lifeguard also assists the Aquatics Director with branch activities, special events, and other activities as needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years old.
Must hold a current nationally recognized lifeguard certification, including American Red Cross, YMCA, ILTP Ellis, Starguard, or Boy Scouts of America Lifeguarding Certification. If not American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified, must complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard course within the first 120 days of employment.
Current Professional CPR certification.
Current First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens certification.
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 achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA.
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 assigned pool or water park areas.
Must be able to perform necessary rescues, resuscitation, and survival skills; think abstractly, solve problems, make quick decisions, maintain adequate memory skills, and act swiftly in an emergency.

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 a 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 trainings.
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 concerning consumer boundaries, appropriate relationships, high-risk activities, and consumer supervision.
Attend required abuse risk management training.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behavior and policy violations, and immediately report suspicions or allegations of abuse to a supervisor.
Assist with branch activities and special events, and perform other duties as needed.