Lifeguard - Brown Family YMCA

Base Pay $17.00 / Hour Other Compensation Free YMCA Branch Membership Job Category AQUATICS Relocation Expense Covered No Employee Type Part-Time - Under 30 Hrs Required Degree NONE Manage Others No Can you imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community? If you are a person who wants more than just a job, who wants your efforts to have an impact on your community and who wants to work in a welcoming and positive environment, then you are someone we’d like to work with us. Join us! Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area. Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required. Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving. Performs chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action. Attends all staff meetings and training as required. Ensures all First Coast YMCA standards and best practices are implemented and followed. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention. Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests. Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities. Phase Tread water for 2 minutes Swim 100 yards front crawl Phase Swim 50 yards (2 laps) of each stroke-Front crawl with head up, sidestroke, breaststroke, breaststroke with head up, elementary backstroke kick with hands on chest. Perform a feet first surface dive in 6-7 feet of water, then swim underwater for 15 feet NOTE: This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Relationships: Builds rapport and relates wells to others. Decision-Making: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Emotional Maturity: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitation and how they impact relationships. Functional Expertise: Has the function and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-dates knowledge and skill in technology. Qualifications: Minimum age of 16. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, O2, First Aid certification. Current YMCA Lifeguarding Certification. Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards. Physical Demands: Ability to pass lifeguard water test. Must be able to remain alert. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods. Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals. Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision. Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue. Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital