Lifeguard (4804)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

53d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and in surrounding areas. The role creates a safe, positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Lifeguards provide continuous supervision of the aquatic area, respond immediately to emergencies, enforce safety requirements, and maintain required records and certifications. The position requires the ability to remain alert and focused while scanning the full zone of responsibility, including in hot and humid conditions and amid significant background noise. It also requires the physical ability to perform strenuous water-rescue, swimming, resuscitation, and survival skills; communicate clearly and quickly during incidents; and sit for extended periods in an elevated chair. Lifeguards under 18 must work alongside an on-duty Lifeguard over 18.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Current YMCA Lifeguarding certification, or American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification subject to the stated YMCA certification deadline.
Current American Safety & Health Institute, American Red Cross, or American Heart Association BLS for the Professional Rescuer certification.
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.
Ability to meet the physical, visual, and auditory demands of the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to continuously scan the pool with clear vision and remain alert and focused for extended periods, including in high heat and humidity and amid background noise.
Ability to hear and distinguish distress signals.
Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for water rescues and perform rescue, resuscitation, and survival skills.
Ability to communicate verbally, project a voice across distances, communicate swiftly and clearly with emergency personnel, and give and receive directions.
Ability to complete the stated swimming, water-rescue, and CPR skills assessment, including treading water, swimming specified strokes and distances, surface-diving, retrieving an object, exiting the pool, and performing CPR on an adult manikin.
Lifeguards under age 18 must work alongside an on-duty Lifeguard over age 18.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of lifeguard experience preferred.
A candidate without the required certifications may be hired provisionally if they register for a YMCA Lifeguard V6 course within 30 days of hire, participate in an interview, and pass the pre-employment skills assessment. Lifeguarding shifts may be scheduled only after certifications are obtained and approved in SafetyZone.
American Red Cross-certified lifeguards must obtain YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within 90 days of hire.

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 continually monitor the aquatic area for hazardous or unsafe conditions.
Immediately report hazardous or unsafe conditions to management and take appropriate action.
Successfully complete periodic aquatic safety assessments.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Uphold YMCA policies concerning safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Demonstrate YMCA and character values 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.