Lifeguard

Ann Arbor YMCA•Ann Arbor, MI

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Save Lives, Gain Skills Place. Lifeguarding at the Y means keeping people safe while helping them learn skills and connect with each other. POSITION SUMMARY: The lifeguard is responsible for the safety of all patrons in and around the pool area.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years of age.
Current Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, O2 and First Aid certifications is required.
Proficiency in swimming and safety skills is required.
Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, YMCA members, program participants and the general public.
Ability to relate with pool patrons in a positive manner.
Must be professional, alert, courteous, and tactful.
Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all staff and swimmers.

Nice To Haves

Prior lifeguarding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a role model to members and Y staff and live the mission, vision and values of the YMCA movement.
Ensure safety of all participants by following aquatics best practices.
Adhere to and enforce aquatic rules and procedures consistently and fairly.
Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas to incumbent's lifeguard certification.
Wear rescue pack and tube at all times while on duty.
Must attend monthly In-Service trainings.
Maintain cleanliness of pool area when not performing primary duties.
Accurately record and submit incident reports as required.
Adherence to all policies and procedures of the Ann Arbor YMCA.
Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
Read and respond to all YMCA communications.