Opening Lifeguard
YMCA of Greater Louisville•Louisville, KY
•$15 - $15
About The Position
The Opening Lifeguard supervises daily pool activities, communicates proactively, and maintains a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents. The position provides a positive role model for members and helps create a character-developing atmosphere. The YMCA describes its work as supporting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Requirements
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Be people-centered and service-oriented.
- Demonstrate a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature, and uphold the YMCA's mission.
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Pass the lifeguard water test.
- Remain alert and tolerate heat and humidity for extended periods.
- Be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Have adequate hearing to detect noises and distinguish distress signals.
- Be able to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
- Be able to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
- Be able to communicate verbally, including projecting a 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 accurate 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 staff meetings and training as required.
- Complete required abuse risk management training.
- Adhere to policies and procedures for managing high-risk activities and appropriate supervision boundaries.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behavior 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
Education Level
High school or GED
