Lifeguard - Whitley County Family YMCA

YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne•Columbia City, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA is looking for energetic, dedicated individuals to join our Aquatics team and make a splash in our community! Whitley County Family YMCA is looking for an attentive and responsible team player to fill the position of a lifeguard to help create a safe and positive atmosphere in and around the pool in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age. (Candidates who are 15 years old may be considered for a Junior Lifeguard position).
2 years of high school or the equivalent.
Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills.
Excellent human relations skills and enthusiasm.
Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.
Swim 150 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Stop to tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs, then continue swimming an additional 50 yards.
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

Nice To Haves

Certification from the YMCA or other accredited association preferred (i.e., LGI and YMCA PYAL, etc.) or the willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities

Maintain constant and diligent surveillance of the pool at all times and respond to emergency situations.
Ensure safe, clean, and secure conditions for the indoor pools as well as the surrounding areas.
Enforce all aquatics rules and policies on a fair and consistent basis.