Lifeguard

Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA IN•Pascagoula, MS

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. This role involves creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promoting safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Lifeguards are expected to build positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills, connecting them to one another and the Y community. The YMCA's culture emphasizes strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality, striving to be welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

Requirements

Minimum age of 15.
Current Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certification (Free Lifeguard Training will be provided if you do not have the certification).
Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with the YMCA standards.
YMCA Leader Certification within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Enforce pool rules, regulations, and follow protocols set out in the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA Aquatic Policy and Procedure Manual.
Provide consistent surveillance of the pool area using the 10:20 rule of scanning.
Prevent non-swimmers from entering deep water or moving into a high-risk area.
Communicate effectively with others immediately when responding to an emergency.
Maintain the 1:25 ratio of guard to patron policy.
Wear proper uniform including YMCA T-shirt, shorts, swimsuit, rescue tube, whistle, and breathing mask.
Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Completes related incident reports as required.
Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, and other staff.
Positively communicate information to members on other YMCA programs.
Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA.
Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
Completes the Pool Opening and Closing Checklist whenever on duty.
Performs chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action.
Maintains cleanliness of the facility including pool, grounds, equipment/guard room, concessions and bathrooms.
Arrive to work at least 15 minutes before scheduled shift.
If unable to work scheduled shift, find a sub and notify Aquatics Director in advance of scheduled shift.
Routinely checks pool and rescue equipment and promptly reports any problems.
Sets up and stores equipment for recreational swim, group classes or pool parties.
Create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and professional, alert, courteous, and always tactful.
Perform other duties as required.