LIFEGUARD - YEAR-ROUND (NIR FAMILY YMCA)

Position: LIFEGUARD - YEAR-ROUND (NIR FAMILY YMCA)

Location: Wilmington, NC

Job Id: 106

# of Openings: 1

LIFEGUARD

Lifeguard

FLSA Status : Hourly, non-exempt

Job Type : Part-time
Wage Rate : $13.06 - $16.33/ hour based on experience

POSITION SUMMARY

Dive into an exciting role where you’ll make a splash every day! As a Lifeguard, you'll be the ultimate protector of fun, ensuring everyone enjoys the water safely in our vibrant aquatics center. Whether you’re stationed at the pool or chatting with members, you’ll be the first responder, safety enforcer, and maybe even a swim coach in the making! This job is perfect for strong swimmers who love the water and want to make a difference while having a great time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Rescue Ready: Monitor swimmers with hawk-like vigilance and be prepared to dive in at a moment’s notice.
• Monitor Aquatic Areas: Maintain constant vigilance over swimming pools and surrounding areas to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of all patrons.
• Emergency Response: Act quickly and effectively in emergencies, performing water rescues, administering CPR, and providing first aid as needed.
• Enforce Safety Rules: Politely but firmly enforce facility rules and regulations to prevent unsafe behavior and ensure a safe environment for all.
• First Aid Guru: Administer basic first aid and CPR as needed (don’t worry, we’ll train you to be a hero).
• Customer Service Pro: Greet guests with a smile, answer their questions, and help make their day by the water enjoyable. Greet and interact with guests, answer questions, and assist with any needs to ensure a positive experience at the facility.
• Swim Instructor (Bonus Fun & Pay!): Teach kids and adults alike how to swim, turning them into confident water enthusiasts.
• Team Player: Work with a fun-loving, supportive team to ensure the safety and satisfaction of all guests.
• Conduct Safety Checks: Regularly inspect rescue equipment, pool facilities, and water conditions to ensure proper working order.
• Assist with Facility Maintenance: Help maintain the cleanliness and organization of the pool area, including tidying up pool decks, arranging chairs, and ensuring the facility is safe and presentable.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of pool attendance, water quality, and any incidents or rescues that occur during your shift.
• Continuous Training: Participate in regular training sessions to keep skills sharp and up-to-date with the latest safety protocols.

OUR CULTURE AND COMMITMENT

The YMCA of Southwestern North Carolina comprises people of all ages and from every walk of life working with us to strengthen our community. Our mission compels us to embrace, reflect, and celebrate the richness of diversity within each other and the many communities we serve with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming and inclusive: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to strengthen our community, beginning with you.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Lifeguard: Must have current lifeguard certification (we can guide you on how to get one if you don’t).
• CPR and First Aid Certified: Knowing how to handle emergencies is key.
• Strong Swimmer: You’re not just good at swimming—you’re a pro!
• Friendly and Approachable: You know how to keep things safe while ensuring everyone has a great time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties. Ability to erect and stand on ladders and platforms at heights up to 30 feet. Ability to work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms. Ability to paint, clean equipment, and operate motorized equipment as needed. Ability to work in conditions that will create dirt and dust. Ability to perform essential maintenance to facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi – reaching to full-reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; shoveling; carrying, working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Advancing our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community.

Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Y’s can co-create solutions to pressing social needs.

Leading Operations: Ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community.

Developing & Inspiring People: Support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact.

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