Job Description
The YMCA is looking for early morning lifeguards from 6 AM - 7:30 AM along with afternoon shifts available.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member. Greets everyone by using names whenever possible; extends thanks whenever appropriate; makes relationship building the number one priority at all times. This position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA is conveyed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Maintain constant, active surveillance of the pool area. Scan the water at all times to the 10/10 standard, including the bottom, middle, and top of the pool.
2. Recognize and understand the “zero tolerance” policy as it applies to member safety in and around the pool area. Infractions of this job description which significantly compromise member safety will result in immediate termination.
3. Remain positioned properly in elevated chair or at the water’s edge.
4. Maintain all rescue equipment on self at all times on duty; rescue tube, pocket mask and gloves.
5. Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
6. Know and understand all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Complete related reports as required.
7. Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
8. Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
9. Monitor chemical levels at the beginning and end of the day, as required, and take appropriate action.
10. Maintain accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
11. Do not engage in behaviors that distract from primary duty of scanning the water. These include, use of cell phones, non-lifeguarding conversations, reading, etc.
12. Attend all staff meetings and in-service trainings as required.
13. Maintain effective relationships with the members, participants and staff.
14. Check and replenish supplies in first aid kits. 15. Carry out additional assignments and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum age of 16.
2. Certifications: a. Current YMCA lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding b. CPR for the Professional Rescuer & AED c. Basic First Aid certification
3. Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
4. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
BENEFITS:
- COMPLIMENTARY YMCA Membership
- Program/Child Care Discounts
- Flexible Schedule
- Retirement Plan Options
The YMCA is an equal opportunity employment company. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or arrest record. As an employer, we will try to reasonably accommodate employees with religious beliefs.
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