Lifeguard (5037)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Culver City, CA

28d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and in surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. This is a part-time position of up to 29 hours at the Culver Palms Family YMCA in Culver City, California. The Lifeguard continuously scans the pool and aquatic area, enforces safety rules, checks equipment, responds to emergencies, maintains required records, and reports hazardous conditions. The role requires strong swimming and rescue abilities, sustained alertness, and the ability to communicate effectively with members, staff, and emergency personnel. Lifeguards attend required meetings and trainings, uphold YMCA safety and risk-management policies, and demonstrate YMCA values and leadership competencies. 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 with the required YMCA certification follow-up.
Current BLS for the Professional Rescuer certification from the American Safety & Health Institute, American Red Cross, or American Heart Association.
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 perform the job's physical, visual, and auditory functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to meet the described swimming, rescue, CPR, and physical assessment standards.
Ability to remain alert and focused for extended periods and act quickly in emergencies.
Ability to communicate verbally, project one's voice, and communicate clearly with emergency personnel.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of lifeguard experience preferred.

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 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 as required by the YMCA or state Health Department code.
Identify ways to improve safety standards and continuously 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.
Perform required swimming, rescue, resuscitation, and survival skills, including the listed swimming tests and CPR assessment.
Remain alert and focused on the assigned zone for extended periods, including in high heat and humidity.
Move safely around the work area, including entering and exiting an elevated chair, while scanning the zone.
Hear and distinguish distress signals, continuously scan pool areas with clear vision, and perform strenuous physical tasks needed for water rescues.
Communicate promptly during incidents and emergencies; project voice across distances, communicate clearly with emergency personnel, and give and receive directions effectively.
Act swiftly in emergencies, including when uncertain whether a person is in danger.
Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
Demonstrate and develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.