Lifeguard

Ann Arbor YMCA•Ann Arbor, MI

13d•$15 - $15

About The Position

The lifeguard is responsible for the safety of all patrons in and around the pool area. Lifeguards help create a community where water safety brings people together and saves lives, while serving as role models and reflecting the YMCA’s mission, vision, and values. The role requires maintaining vigilant surveillance, applying aquatic safety practices and rules, responding to emergencies, and keeping the pool area clean when not performing primary duties. Lifeguards must attend monthly in-service trainings and follow Ann Arbor YMCA policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years of age.
Current Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, O2, and First Aid certifications are required.
Proficiency in swimming and safety skills is required.
Must have a cooperative spirit and be 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 positively to pool patrons.
Must be professional, alert, courteous, and tactful.
Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations to help ensure the safety of staff and swimmers.
Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively.
Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200-pound person.
Able to see, hear, and communicate clearly.
Able to walk, stand, and sit, including on the floor, for long periods of time.
Able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Able to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
Able to speak concisely and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Prior lifeguarding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a role model to members and YMCA staff and live the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA movement.
Ensure participant safety by following aquatics best practices.
Consistently and fairly adhere to and enforce aquatic rules and procedures.
Maintain constant surveillance of the water and pool deck in accordance with the lifeguard’s certification.
Wear a rescue pack and tube at all times while on duty.
Attend monthly in-service trainings.
Maintain the cleanliness of the pool area when not performing primary duties.
Accurately record and submit incident reports as required.
Follow all Ann Arbor YMCA policies and procedures.
Understand and follow safety rules and regulations, including emergency procedures and the locations of emergency equipment.
Read and respond to YMCA communications.