Lifeguard

YMCA of Greater San Antonio Careers • Schertz, TX

9d

About The Position

The Lifeguard supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role creates a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all individuals and promotes and maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and in surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

The YMCA describes its culture as welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, with a commitment to helping individuals and communities reach their potential. Lifeguards are expected to demonstrate inclusion, critical thinking and decision making, and emotional maturity.

Requirements

• Be at least 15 years old.
• Hold YMCA-approved basic life-saving certifications, including CPR, AED, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen administration.
• Hold a current YMCA Lifeguard Certification or American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Complete child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire.
• Be able to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
• Demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Be able to perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
• Be able to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and throughout the assigned zone.
• Remain alert without lapses of consciousness.
• Have the visual acuity to observe all sections of an assigned zone and recognize aquatic distress above and below the water surface.
• Be able to respond properly to a medical emergency.
• Be able to sit and stand for long periods and hold breath underwater when necessary.
• Maintain high levels of alertness and concentration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active surveillance of the pool area.
• Know and review emergency procedures, respond immediately to emergencies in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures and the “safe-in-six” model, and complete related reports.
• Maintain effective and positive relationships with members, participants, and staff.
• Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Remain calm and objective under pressure or when challenged.
• Maintain accurate records required by the YMCA and/or state health department code.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available.
• Check the pool for hazardous conditions upon arrival.
• Perform chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and take appropriate action.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training.
• Maintain appropriate child-adult ratios and group sizes.
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of the deck and locker rooms.
• Complete opening and closing procedures and secure the door.
• Report for duty 10 minutes before the shift and secure a substitute when necessary, with proper notification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed