Summer: Lifeguards (Ellwood City and Old Economy locations)

Lifeguard Position

Part-Time Pay Rate $11.00/hour Plus FREE YMCA Membership (The Beaver County YMCA will pay for all lifeguard certifications, if needed.)

Qualifications

A minimum age of 15 years of age; certifications for Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, Oxygen and First Aid.

Basic Function

Responsible for the safety of aquatic participants by observing the pool and program participants to assure that safe conditions exist.

Specific Responsibilities

• At least one lifeguard (holding current YMCA, or Red Cross certification) will be on duty at all times when the pool or pool area is in use.
• All lifeguards that are on duty will be "rescue ready", meaning each guard should be: properly attired and easily identifiable, holding Rescue Tube with strap around their shoulder, equipped with a resuscitation mask and protective gloves, wearing a whistle, positioned at the pool's edge, standing or seated in an elevated guard stand and actively scanning their area of coverage completely within 10 seconds and are able to get to a victim under water within 10 seconds.
• Observe participants in the pool and the pool area.
• Maintain pool and make sure pool area is safe and clean.
• Maintain professional conduct and a neat appearance consistent with the Aquatic Dress Policy.
• Maintain an alert and observant behavior at all times.
• Be aware of the YMCA programs and schedules and willingly share the information with participants.
• Promote the YMCA mission.
• Suggest improvements.
• Attend trainings and meetings when scheduled.
• Be a positive example of the YMCA to the members and participants.
• Perform all other functions as assigned, relative to the welfare of the association.

Our Culture

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause through our service and engagement principles. WE ARE: WELCOMING We are open to all. We are a place where you can be, belong, and become. GENUINE We value who you are and encourage you to be true to yourself and others. HOPEFUL We believe in you and your ability to be a catalyst for good in the world. NURTURING We're with you in your journey to develop your full potential. DETERMINED Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Mission

Our reason for being: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Cause

Our mission in action: Strengthening the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.