Lifeguard

YMCA of Greater Brandywine•Coatesville, PA

12d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard is responsible for the safety of members and program participants in aquatic facilities. The role enforces aquatic policies and procedures in accordance with Pennsylvania statutes, YMCA of the USA and YMCA of Greater Brandywine requirements, Ellis and Associates licensing standards, and the YMCA’s insurance representative. Lifeguards actively monitor their assigned zones, remain rescue-ready, respond to drills and unsafe conditions, communicate professionally with members, enforce pool rules, conduct swim tests, and help maintain a clean facility. They also complete required in-service training and follow association policies and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years of age.
Current Ellis & Associates lifeguarding certification, or a transferred Ellis & Associates lifeguard certification.
Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, AED, and Blood borne Pathogens certifications.
Complete required monthly Ellis & Associates in-service training hours and scanning skills.
Obtain and maintain all additional new-hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.
Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Actively scan the assigned coverage zone every 10 seconds and reach its farthest point within another 20 seconds; perform a thorough bottom scan when rotating into and out of zones.
Position themselves to maintain an unobstructed view of the pool bottom and guard from an elevated chair or within one foot of the pool edge.
Change body position every five minutes in accordance with Jeff Ellis & Associates’ “5 Minute Strategy” standards.
Never leave the pool deck unguarded and remain rescue-ready with required rescue equipment and a whistle.
Participate in required drills, mock drills, and monthly in-house training, responding as if each drill were a live situation.
Close the pool when conditions are unsafe and immediately alert a supervisor; follow the Association Thunder and Lightning Policy.
Communicate professionally and responsibly with members.
Swim-test and mark children aged 14 and under according to association protocols.
Enforce pool rules consistently, courteously, and fairly.
Help maintain a clean facility by performing branch down duties and other responsibilities while off active lifeguard rotation.
Scan no more than one zone for 30 minutes and rotate zones at least every 30 minutes.
Take a 15-minute break after working four hours; during work periods, perform duties such as swim testing, putting away equipment, cleaning, checking locker rooms, administering first aid, or engaging with members when not scanning.
Refrain from cell phone use during the four-hour work period and from cell phone and smartwatch use while actively lifeguarding.
Ensure compliance with YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
Complete required monthly Ellis & Associates in-service training hours and scanning skills.
Obtain and maintain additional new-hire certifications and training within 90 days of hire.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and plentiful PTO for full-time employees.
Babysitting while working, up to four hours per day.
Program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons, and employee-marketplace essentials such as home, auto, and pet insurance.
12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and an optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
Employee Assistance Program.
Continuing education reimbursement and tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University.
Career development and paid training.
Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.

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