LIFEGUARD

YMCA of Columbia Willamette•Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

Do you have an interest in Aquatics or Emergency Services?Want to learn how to save lives around the water?Are you a swimming enthusiast? Are you 16 or older? Become a Lifeguard at the YMCA! Why Should you apply? Free Household Gym Membership Free Group Fitness Classes Free Pool Access Free HydroMassage (for those over 18) Program Discounts Paid Sick Leave Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities Opportunities for Growth/Leadership Build your Resume Work with your friends Engage with your community Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability What would you be doing? Acting as a First Responder Using your training to perform rescues in and around the pool Keeping your skills fresh with Inservice Training and Drills Educating members/guests on pool rules and safety Being a positive role model for youths in your community Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards Time of the day needed: 12:00 - 4:00

Requirements

Be at least 16 years old
Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
Swim 150 yards (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water), then tread water for 2 minutes using only legs (no hands), then swim 50 additional yards without stopping
Brick rescue within 1 minute 40 seconds (without the use of goggles, swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve 10lb object, return to starting point on back with both hands on brick, exit without using ladder or steps)

Responsibilities

Acting as a First Responder
Using your training to perform rescues in and around the pool
Keeping your skills fresh with Inservice Training and Drills
Educating members/guests on pool rules and safety
Being a positive role model for youths in your community
Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards

Benefits

Free Household Gym Membership
Free Group Fitness Classes
Free Pool Access
Free HydroMassage (for those over 18)
Program Discounts
Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
Build your Resume
Work with your friends
Engage with your community
Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability