Lifeguard

Come join our team! The Waterbury YMCA has immediate openings for lifeguards!


Job Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. A Lifeguard at the Greater Waterbury YMCA creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Eliminates potential hazards, enforce rules and promotes sanitary conditions for swimming. Establishes and maintains discipline with respect when carrying out your duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16
• Certifications: CPR Professional Rescuer certification, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration
• Current YMCA Lifeguard or ARC Deep Water Lifeguard
• Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
• Show leadership, maturity, and self-control and be a positive role model
• Ability to perform activities that require sustained attention and concentration

Essential Functions

1. Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.


2. Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.


3. Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.


4. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.


5. Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.


6. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state health department code.


7. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.


8. Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.


9. Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.


10. Arrives at work 10 minutes prior to beginning shift in proper attire, which includes: lifeguard shirt, shorts or acceptable pants, and shoes or deck sandals.


11. Be Rescue Ready at all times.


o Rescue Tube: Shoulder strap on, held across lap in chair, held when standing or walking.


o Rescue pack: will be worn by lifeguard on duty.


o Do not read, do homework or other outside work when there are swimmers in the pool.


o Do not have or use cell phone, computer, or other communication devices while on duty.


o Scan your area from bottom to top striving for 10 X 10 second reaction (scan area in 10 seconds and be able to respond in 10 seconds).


o Avoid socializing while on duty. Short interactions for member service may be ok, but only if it doesn’t interfere with 10/10 scanning


12. Swim test participants and follow all safety rules. Ask anyone not following the rules to do so, if they continue you may ask them to leave the pool area. Any problems, contact the front desk and they will send someone to help.


13. Maintain accurate pool checks including chlorine count, PH, bather count, etc.. Report any chlorine reading below 1.0. Take time to assist members with lane assignments, i.e., either doubling up or clearing a lane with children in it. There are scheduled times for children to utilize the small pool for open swim and the large pool.


14. All lifeguards and instructors are responsible for finding their own coverage; a substitution form should be filled out and posted two weeks ahead of time.


15. Pool cleaning is to be done at the end of every shift. NO trash is to be found on the bleachers or anywhere on the pool deck.


16. While at work, conduct yourself in a professional manner.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

• Inclusion
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Emotional Maturity

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