Lifeguard - Dover YMCA Family Location

Job Description

Job Description

Our Promise :

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others

Benefits & Perks :

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Rate of pay: $15.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure member & guest safety by remaining vigilant at all times.
• Respond quickly, intelligently, decisively and in accordance with established emergency action plans and expectations within the written Aquatic Safety Plan.
• Check pool chemicals at regular intervals throughout your shift and document
• Swim test, mark and not all green and yellow wristband swimmers 14 years old and younger
• Follow aquatic program schedule and put in, take out or move lane lines accordingly
• Be familiar with the location of the other departments in the branch and be prepared to respond to incidents and accidents in these areas

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Must have current Ellis & Associates CARMP license ( Free training available if not already certified )
• A minimum of 20/25 or 20/25 corrected vision and free from permanent abnormalities of either eye. If required, wearing corrective lenses as needed will be required to assure a minimum of 20/25 vision while on duty as a lifeguard.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi Lingual

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.