Lifeguard

Buckeye Valley Family YMCA•Zanesville, OH

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Create a positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
CPR, First Aid and AED for the Professional Rescuer, Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard certification.
1 or more years of previous lifeguarding experience; or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
Ability to think in the abstract, solve problems, make quick decisions, instruct, evaluate, and recognize the potential for danger or injury.
Strong communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
Previous demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology

Responsibilities

Maintain active surveillance of the pool area.
Respond to all illness and injury incidents around the pool immediately and appropriately. This includes, but not limited to performing Lifeguarding skills, First Aid, and CPR until arrival of emergency medical services.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding by uniform and safety equipment requirements.
Conduct patron swimming test to assess ability to swim independently and unattended.
Complete required documents and/or reports.
Maintain effective, positive relationships with pool patrons, participants and other staff.
Understand, communicate and consistently apply all safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
Maintain a clean, safe and orderly pool, deck, Aquatics Office, and Locker rooms.
Report any unsafe conditions/equipment to supervisor immediately.
Perform necessary equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
Attend all staff meetings and in-service trainings.
Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
Participates in required abuse risk management training.
Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Adheres to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.