Lifeguard - Lakewood YMCA
About The Position
The Lifeguard supports the YMCA’s mission by creating a safe, welcoming, and respectful atmosphere and maintaining a safe swimming environment in the pool, on the deck, and in surrounding areas. The position follows YMCA policies and procedures and ensures the safety of aquatic-area participants throughout operating hours. The Lifeguard monitors and documents water quality, maintains and sanitizes equipment and assigned areas, keeps the pool area clear, reports incidents and unsafe conditions, and participates in required trainings. The role also requires employees to follow the YMCA’s child abuse and neglect reporting process. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- At least 16 years of age.
- Ability to read, write, and understand written directions.
- Commitment to the YMCA mission, cause, values, and ethics.
- Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
- Willingness and ability to act as a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect and follow the reporting process.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent sitting, standing, swimming, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending, or instructing others for the duration of a shift; occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds; and physically rescue an individual from water.
- Required CPR and First Aid certification and safety training within 30 days of hire.
- Current YMCA Lifeguard certification, or valid Red Cross Lifeguard certification with attendance at YMCA Crossover within 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience is helpful but not required.
- Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of all participants in the aquatics area during operating hours.
- Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and other required YMCA certifications, and complete required training.
- Report to scheduled shifts on time, in uniform, and with appropriate safety equipment and supplies.
- Follow bloodborne pathogen standards and complete annual training.
- Notify the supervisor promptly about faulty equipment or unsafe conditions.
- Document incidents that occur during a shift and notify the supervisor.
- Interact positively and visibly with members, volunteers, and staff while maintaining a safe aquatic environment.
- Test and document water as required by applicable city, county, state, and federal health requirements.
- Monitor chlorine and pH levels and record water temperature hourly.
- Keep the pool area free of clutter and accessible for emergency response.
- Follow established policies and procedures, including safety practices and personnel policies.
- Participate in and support association events and fundraising activities.
- Attend monthly in-service training and provide work availability to the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Regularly sanitize rescue and member-used equipment and assigned areas as directed.
- Follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process, including completing the required reporting form, contacting children protective services, and notifying the appropriate YMCA personnel.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
