Lifeguard

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. This position creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The Lifeguard builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the Y community.


OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionally every day. We are welcoming: 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 make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures at all times.
2. Serve as a role model to all staff, members, and guests by personally demonstrating the YMCA mission and core values at all times.
3. Ensue a level of service and engagement that builds relationships and fosters loyalty among those we serve.
4. Effectively maintain active surveillance of the pool area; ensuring all patrons are safe.
5. Know and review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the Emergency Action Plan; complete related reports as required.
6. Know, understand, and consistently enforce safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
7. Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
8. Clean the aquatic facility when lifeguard to patron ratio is safe.
9. Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
10. Attend all monthly In-service trainings.
11. Put in vacation requests two weeks prior to taking time off as per the vacation policy.
12. Give a 2 week notice before resigning from this position.
13. Attend all required All Staff Meetings.
14. Complete all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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.

• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certifications: Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, lifeguard, and waterpark.
2. SAFE school videos training within 30 days of hire date.
3. Ability to maintain certification-level, physical and mental readiness.
4. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
5. Understand and be committed to the YMCA mission and character development.