Lifeguard

LIKE BEING IN THE WATER? MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y! Now Hiring Lifeguards at the Boll Family YMCA YMCA Employee Benefits FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs Flexible Scheduling Family-friendly Work Environment Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan General Function The lifeguard is responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions under Y policies and safety rules, while creating a safe and positive atmosphere for promotion of YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit member safety and engagement. Education/Experience/Training/Certifications At minimum, some high school level education (over 16+ years of age) 1 year of experience is preferred, but not required Current American Red Cross Lifeguard license is preferred, but not required (we offer certification) CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen Position Benefits $300 Signing Bonus! Free American Red Cross Lifeguard Training! Job Duties & Responsibilities Maintains actively attended surveillance of the pool area utilizing the “effective 10/20 scanning strategy”, while ensuring fellow staff follows proper guidelines and correct when needed Responds to emergency situations and relays reports in accordance with YMCA and The American Red Cross policies and guidelines Performs and documents proper equipment and chemical checks using appropriate protocol Attends all staff meetings, required training and certification courses, and attends monthly in-service training. Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor Abilities & Skills Ability to hear and observe distress signals in the water and anywhere in zone of responsibility Skills to meet strength and lifting requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr YMCA Detroit