Lifeguard

YMCA Buffalo Niagara • Amherst, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifeguards create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck, and in surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard certification.
• American Red Cross, American Heart Association or HSI certification in: Professional Rescuer or Lifeguard CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen Administration.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all pool safety rules, implements pool emergency procedures, aids swimmers when necessary.
• Completes incident reports and treats injuries.
• Instructs participants in swim classes, implements the YMCA of the USA and YMCA Buffalo Niagara swim instruction program. Responsible to meet or exceed swim program enrollment targets.
• Is alert, friendly and responsive to swimmers, parents, and co-workers.
• Records pool temperature, pool chemical qualities, documentation of swim lesson skill achievement, and attendance.
• Ensures proper usage of pool equipment, i.e., lane lines, emergency equipment, etc.
• Follows department protocol to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of program/work areas.
• Maintains all required certifications, attends all staff training sessions to practice skills and learn program standards.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Complimentary YMCA Buffalo Niagara membership
• Discounted program fees
• Opportunity to work in a welcoming, mission-driven environment
• Part-time employees are immediately eligible to enroll and contribute to the Y Retirement Fund’s 403(b) plan, with a generous 12% employer-paid retirement contribution available after eligibility requirements are met.
• Paid sick leave
• Leadership development opportunities
• Ongoing training
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

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