Piedmont YMCA-posted 4 months ago
Charlottesville, VA
251-500 employees

The position involves maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas while creating a welcoming and respectful atmosphere that promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The role requires building positive relationships with members and program participants through effective communication and finding creative ways to connect them to the Y community.

  • Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
  • Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the 'safe-in-six' model; completes related reports as required.
  • Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
  • Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state health department code.
  • Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
  • Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
  • Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
  • Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants.
  • Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
  • Adheres to the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum age of 15.
  • Certifications: Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration.
  • Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent.
  • Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
  • Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
  • Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
  • Participates in E-Verify.
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