Week-night and weekend lifeguard

YMCA of Natrona County•Casper, WY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Lifeguards create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. OPEN SHIFTS: M-F 3 pm to 8 pm Saturday: 8:50 am to 3:30 pm Sunday: 11:50 am to 4:30 pm

Requirements

Must be at least 15
Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA and Red Cross standards
Ability to work independently with attention to detail required
Current Red Cross Lifeguard including first aid, CPR and AED (provided by YMCA, if needed)
Complete trainings: YMCA cause & culture training; Aquatics-specific training; Child Abuse Prevention Training
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check
Pre-Course Swim Test: -Jump into the deep end of the pool and swim 150 yards (3 laps) freestyle, breaststroke, or sidestroke without stopping. -Stop at the deep end and immediately tread water for 2 minutes with no hands. -Starting from the shallow end swim down to the deep end, retrieve the 10lb brick from the bottom of 9 feet, and swim the brick back keeping the brick (your victim) above water. You have 1 minute and 40 seconds for this exercise.

Responsibilities

Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Enforces all pool rules and regulations promptly and professionally; notifies the appropriate staff member of any inappropriate behavior.
Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, guidelines and program standards for the pool and aquatics area.
Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the health department code.
Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
Assists with the general maintenance and upkeep of the aquatics facility.
Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants.
Actively participates in department and branch meetings and/or trainings.
Performs other duties as assigned.