Aquatics - Lifeguard

Stevens Point Area YMCA • Wautoma, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining the safety of all pool patrons by monitoring activities, enforcing pool rules, and responding to aquatic emergencies. Additional duties include checking pool chemical levels, maintaining logs of chemical readings, and recording usage counts. We have a variety of shifts available.

Requirements

• Ability to swim 150 yards continually using the front crawl or breaststroke
• Ability to maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading using only the legs after swimming 150 yards
• Ability to swim 50 more yards after treading
• Ability to perform the brick test
• Ability to remain alert and attentive for extended periods of time
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to pool events
• Ability to tolerate chlorine and temperatures up to 90 degrees with high humidity
• Must be dependable
• Must exhibit the Y core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring
• Lifeguard certification required

Nice To Haves

• Aquatics background with experience as a lifeguard preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the safety of all pool patrons
• Monitoring activities
• Enforcing pool rules
• Responding to aquatic emergencies
• Checking pool chemical levels
• Maintaining logs of chemical readings
• Recording usage counts

Benefits

• Complimentary Individual YMCA Membership
• 50% Employee Only Discount on YMCA Programs
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Provided Upon Employment
• Flexible Hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed