Opening Lifeguard
YMCA of Greater Louisville•Jeffersonville, IN
•$15 - $15•Onsite
About The Position
The Opening Lifeguard supervises daily pool activities and helps maintain a safe pool environment through proactive communication and accident prevention. The role also serves as a positive role model for members and helps create a character-developing atmosphere. The position is part-time and is for the opening shift at the Clark County Family YMCA in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18.
- People-centered and service-oriented.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to pass a lifeguard water test.
- Ability to remain alert and tolerate heat and humidity for extended periods.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Adequate hearing to detect noises and distinguish distress signals.
- Ability to continuously scan all pool areas with clear vision.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
- Ability to communicate verbally and project the voice across distances in normal and loud situations.
Nice To Haves
- Current lifeguard certification.
- Board of Health certification.
- Previous lifeguard and/or swim instructor experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area.
- Know and review emergency procedures, and respond immediately to emergencies in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
- Complete related reports as required.
- Maintain effective relationships with members, participants, and other staff.
- Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
- Maintain records required by the YMCA and/or state Health Department code.
- Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
- Check the pool for hazardous conditions upon arrival.
- Perform chemical testing when requested.
- Attend required staff meetings and training.
- Uphold the YMCA mission and demonstrate a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
- Complete required abuse risk management training.
- Follow policies and procedures for managing high-risk activities and maintaining appropriate supervision boundaries.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations to a supervisor.
- Follow mandated abuse-reporting requirements to authorities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
