Lifeguard - Full Time w/Benefits
GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA•Bernards Township, NJ
•$17 - $19•Onsite
About The Position
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18.
- Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
- Current YMCA or ARC Lifeguard or equivalent.
- Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
- Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Responsibilities
- Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
- Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.
- Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
- Walks the perimeter of the pool scanning the bottom before taking over the lifeguard stand.
- Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
- Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
- Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
- Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
- Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
- Dresses in Uniform – Required Items: Lifeguard Shirt, bathing suit, whistle, and PPE hip bag.
- Resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities, ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups respecting social and cultural diversity and to maintain appropriate boundaries.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- FREE family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA, including full access to all of our branch facilities including Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
- FREE nationwide membership with access to over 2,500 YMCA locations across the country
- Discounted program fees
- Paid sick leave and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous 12% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after eligibility period (no employee contribution required)
- Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care
- 100% contribution towards life insurance and long-term disability
- Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates
- 403(b) Smart Savings Plan
- Generous paid time off policy
- 7 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
