Lifeguard II

• Location 8950 Springbrook Drive,Coon Rapids, MN, 55433,United States
• Job Category Aquatics
• Employee Type Part-Time 1-19

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Lifeguard II | Emma B. Howe Northtown Family YMCA | $17.50 per hour | Flexible Schedule

At a glance

We are seeking Certified Lifeguards to keep swimmers safe, respond with confidence, and create a fun, positive pool experience for all. We offer flexible schedule, free Y membership, and more with this fun role at the Y!

Schedule

• Mornings: Opener starts at 4:40am
• During the day on weekdays: weekday shifts run until 3:00pm
• A typical shift is about 3 to 4 hours long

Pay

The salary for this position is $17.50 hourly. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

Job Summary

The Lifeguard II is responsible for supervising the aquatics area to prevent accidents, assist swimmers, and respond to emergencies. The incumbent will create a safe, enjoyable, and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and satisfaction in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures. The Lifeguard II will oversee multiple activities including but not limited to open swim, water exercise, swim lessons, and lap swimming.

Essential Functions

• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area/body of water, know/review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately.
• Provide sight or sound supervision for lifeguards under the age of 18 in aquatic areas when necessary.
• Provide shift directions to Lifeguard I team members.
• Ensure rotations are conducted in accordance with the safety plan.
• Assist with new team members onboarding during lifeguard shift.
• Coordinate team member response and patron care during an emergency, including performing first aid when necessary and completing appropriate incident/accident reports.
• Know, understand, and consistently communicate policies and guidelines for the pool, body of water, and whirlpool.
• Identify any health and safety hazards and communicate to team members and management to resolve or otherwise avoid the hazard.
• Attend monthly in-service training.

Relationships

This position reports to the Aquatic Supervisor/Aquatics Director who reports to the Branch Community Leadership. The incumbent interacts regularly with their supervisor, staff, volunteers, and participants.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum age of 18.
• Current nationally accredited lifeguard certification (applicable for body of water being guarded).
• Current BLS/CPR + AED for the Professional Rescuer annually, First Aid certifications and Oxygen Certification
• Current Lifeguard Supervisor certification through a training agency/facility whose program meets the requirements of the Model Aquatics Health Code.
• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
• Effective verbal communication skill to team members and participants.
• Detect noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere in the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize swimmers in need of assistance.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, respond and remedy unsafe situations.
• Ability to communicate with all ages and levels of swimmers
• Ability to work with diverse populations and ages.
• Dedicated to member safety and the mission and philosophy of the YMCA

Work Conditions

• Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
• Must be able to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perceive, identify and respond to signs of distress.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
• Observe all areas of the pool with clear vision.
• Perform all needed rescues and survival skills.
• Be able to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue, including swimming quickly, supporting adult body weight while swimming as far as 50 feet, and removing adult body weight from the pool.
• Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.

Additional Notes

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association's success.