Lifeguard (5037)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Culver City, CA

26d

About The Position

The Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and in surrounding areas. The role creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Lifeguards provide continuous, uninterrupted surveillance of the aquatic area, enforce safety rules, check equipment, respond to emergencies, maintain required records, and report hazards. They must maintain the physical, visual, and auditory abilities needed to perform the job’s essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Lifeguards under age 18 must work alongside an on-duty Lifeguard over age 18. The position requires maintaining current lifeguarding, professional-rescuer CPR, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration certifications. A provisional hiring exception may apply to candidates who meet the stated course-registration and assessment conditions. Lifeguarding shifts may be scheduled only after certifications are obtained and approved in SafetyZone. American Red Cross Lifeguards must obtain YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within 90 days of hire. One to two years of lifeguard experience is preferred.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Current YMCA Lifeguarding certification, or qualifying American Red Cross Lifeguard certification subject to the stated YMCA certification deadline.
Current BLS for the Professional Rescuer certification from the American Safety & Health Institute, American Red Cross, or American Heart Association.
Current Standard/Community First Aid certification.
Current Emergency Oxygen Administration certification.
Ability to maintain required certifications and demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to perform the specified swimming, diving, water-rescue, treading-water, and CPR skills.
Lifeguards under age 18 must work alongside an on-duty Lifeguard over age 18.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of lifeguard experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous, uninterrupted scanning of the pool and aquatic area.
Follow the Minimum Standards of Safety for Aquatic Activities 7.301 and consistently enforce pool and aquatic-area safety rules, policies, and guidelines.
Check equipment and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
Use problem-solving skills to make quick decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and recognize potential danger or injury.
Maintain effective, positive relationships with members, participants, and other staff.
Review emergency procedures and respond immediately to emergencies in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Complete required reports and maintain accurate records required by the YMCA or state Health Department code.
Identify opportunities to improve safety standards and continuously monitor the aquatic area for hazards or unsafe conditions; report them to management and take appropriate action.
Successfully complete periodic aquatic safety assessments.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Demonstrate YMCA values and the Six Pillars of Character in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
Develop and demonstrate competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Maintain the physical and sensory abilities required for rescue and surveillance, including swimming, treading water, diving, CPR, remaining alert in an elevated chair, scanning the full zone, communicating clearly, and acting swiftly in emergencies.