Lifeguard

POSITION SUMMARY 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. Under the guidance and supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of all in the pool area, with kindness, respect, and patience. CURRENTLY HIRING FOR A PART TIME POSITION TO WORK MORNINGS AND MID-DAY SHIFTS, SOME WEEKENDS. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES All Lifeguards are expected to fulfill the following functions: - Maintain active surveillance of the pool area. - Know/review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with Red Cross Lifeguard training and Y Policies including the ratio of no more than 25 bathers to 1 guard. - Administer swim tests as required. All groups (not families) will be swim tested. The swimmer should be able to swim the short distance across the pool without touching the bottom at any time. If unable to complete the test the swimmer may be required to wear a lifejacket or, if they can touch in the shallow end, they may wear a necklace indicating that they would have to wear a lifejacket if they want to swim in the deeper end of the pool. - Maintain effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, and other staff. This includes being actively aware of members, complying with the cell phone policy, focusing on key elements of your position like being attentive, energetic, and upbeat. - Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. - Perform chemical testing, as required, and take appropriate action as needed. Maintain accurate records as required by the Y and/or the state Health Department code. Make prior arrangements for a qualified replacement if you are going to be absent. This includes using the google lifeguard sub calendar. - Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times. This includes being rescue ready with a whistle, buoy, and lifeguard attire. No bikinis, no jeans. In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, Lifeguards will: ? Pursue /participate in ongoing training ? Participate in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning or both ? Attend all staff meetings and in-services ? Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available ? Alert Aquatics Director of any broken equipment ? Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving ? Check locker rooms on a regular basis when more than one guard is on duty WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to perform all physical demands of the position including leading classes, walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting QUALIFICATIONS - At least 15 years of age. - Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter. - Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter. - New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire. - Current Lifeguard certification in Red Cross Lifeguarding and the ability to maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness. - Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with Red Cross standards. - Alertness with no lapses of consciousness. - See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area responsibility.