Lifeguard Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• Current YMCA Lifeguarding certification, or qualifying American Red Cross, American Safety & Health Institute, or American Heart Association credentials as specified in the posting.
• Current BLS for the Professional Rescuer certification.
• Current Standard/Community First Aid certification.
• Current Emergency Oxygen Administration certification.
• Ability to maintain required certifications and demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Ability to meet the physical, visual, and auditory requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to perform the specified swimming, rescue, resuscitation, and survival skills.
• Ability to sit for extended periods in an elevated chair and remain alert and focused on the assigned zone, including under high heat and humidity.
• Ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals despite significant background noise in indoor and outdoor aquatic environments.
• Ability to continuously scan the pool with clear vision.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
• Ability to communicate verbally, project a voice across distances, communicate swiftly and clearly with emergency personnel, and give and receive directions.
• Lifeguards under age 18 must work alongside an on-duty Lifeguard over age 18.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of lifeguard experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously and uninterruptedly scan the pool and aquatic area.
• Follow the Minimum Standards of Safety for Aquatic Activities 7.301 and consistently enforce pool and aquatic-area safety rules, policies, and guidelines.
• Check equipment and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Use problem-solving skills to make quick decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and recognize potential danger or injury.
• Maintain effective, positive relationships with members, participants, and other staff.
• Review emergency procedures and respond immediately to emergencies in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Complete required reports and maintain accurate records required by the YMCA and/or state Health Department code.
• Actively identify opportunities to improve safety standards and continuously monitor the aquatic area for hazardous or unsafe conditions.
• Immediately report hazardous or unsafe conditions to management and take appropriate action.
• Successfully complete periodic aquatic safety assessments.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
• Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
• Develop and demonstrate competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform the listed swimming, rescue, resuscitation, and survival skills, including required water tests and CPR assessment.
• Remain alert and focused on the full zone of responsibility for extended periods, including in high heat and humidity.
• Move safely around the work area, including entering and exiting an elevated chair, while scanning the zone of responsibility.
• Communicate promptly and clearly with others and emergency personnel during incidents and emergencies, and give and receive directions.
• Act swiftly in emergencies, including when unsure whether a person is in danger.