Aquatics - Lifeguard

YMCA Metro Washington•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: Protects the safety of all swimmers by preventing accidents and by responding to an emergency quickly and efficiently to minimize the danger to those involved Supervisory Responsibility: X No Supervisory responsibility ¨ Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision) ¨ Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel ¨ Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees ¨ Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees Organizational Structure: Job title to which this position reports: Aquatic Director or Assistant Aquatic Director or Aquatic Coordinator Job titles directly reporting to this position: None Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reports to work on time, in uniform, and is ready to work when the shift starts Ensures that all appropriate equipment is available Checks area for hazardous conditions at the beginning of shift Knows and practices the proper emergency procedures Enforces the rules; explaining the reasons behind the rules, as well as the danger infractions present. Reports persistent problems to the supervisor Keeps members/participants from congregating on walk areas that may present safety issues; not tolerating recklessness or rough play Makes neat and clear entries in required logs Outdoor pools – clears all swimmers during electrical storms Other duties as required Customer Service Standards: Staff Engagement: Performs secondary duties and provide information to deepen the member’s knowledge of the Y and program offerings Greets each member with a warm smile Enforces aquatics rules with respect and care Offers aquatics knowledge to enhance member experience Facility Excellence: Is prepared and attentive to my surroundings Ensures that the aquatics area an all equipment are clean and in proper working condition Show: Welcomes all program participants within their first two weeks of class Is an “aquatics ambassador” that enhances the member experience Required Competencies: Mission Advancement Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Community - Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Collaboration Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Relationships - Builds rapport and relates well to others. Communication - Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Operational Effectiveness Decision Making - Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Quality Results - Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth Self Development - Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Emotional Maturity - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships Functional Expertise - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience: Must be 16 years of age Blood Borne Pathogens Right to Know Facility Orientation/Aquatic Policy Emergency Procedures Preventing Child Abuse Backboard Training Adult, child, and infant CPR Current lifeguard certification Must obtain YMCA certification within the first year of employment Jr. Lifeguards may be hired in jurisdictions that allow it. These positions will be graded with regular lifeguards, but paid slightly lower wages. A Jr. Lifeguards may not guard alone. As soon as s/he reaches 16 years of age, must take YMCA Lifeguard Crossover YMCA Leadership Certification: Position requires ongoing progress towards Leader Certification Working Conditions: Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YMCA Lifeguarding Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more Swim 500 yards Tread water for two minutes. (Legs only) Retrieve training victim from bottom deep end Active victim rescue with tube Passive victim rescue with tube Backboard victim Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance

Requirements

Must be 16 years of age
Blood Borne Pathogens
Right to Know
Facility Orientation/Aquatic Policy
Emergency Procedures
Preventing Child Abuse
Backboard Training
Adult, child, and infant CPR
Current lifeguard certification
Must obtain YMCA certification within the first year of employment
Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YMCA Lifeguarding
Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more
Swim 500 yards
Tread water for two minutes. (Legs only)
Retrieve training victim from bottom deep end
Active victim rescue with tube
Passive victim rescue with tube
Backboard victim
Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance

Responsibilities

Protects the safety of all swimmers by preventing accidents and by responding to an emergency quickly and efficiently to minimize the danger to those involved
Reports to work on time, in uniform, and is ready to work when the shift starts
Ensures that all appropriate equipment is available
Checks area for hazardous conditions at the beginning of shift
Knows and practices the proper emergency procedures
Enforces the rules; explaining the reasons behind the rules, as well as the danger infractions present. Reports persistent problems to the supervisor
Keeps members/participants from congregating on walk areas that may present safety issues; not tolerating recklessness or rough play
Makes neat and clear entries in required logs
Outdoor pools – clears all swimmers during electrical storms
Performs secondary duties and provide information to deepen the member’s knowledge of the Y and program offerings
Greets each member with a warm smile
Enforces aquatics rules with respect and care
Offers aquatics knowledge to enhance member experience
Is prepared and attentive to my surroundings
Ensures that the aquatics area an all equipment are clean and in proper working condition
Welcomes all program participants within their first two weeks of class
Is an “aquatics ambassador” that enhances the member experience