Lifeguard

Lifeguard

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Decatur, IL 62526

Overview

Salary Range $15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Description

The lifeguard is responsible for upholding safety rules, Y policies, accident prevention and emergency response at YMCA pools.

Job Responsibilities

• All lifeguards must remain physically and mentally alert, taking a proactive approach to searching for distressed swimmers and hazards.
• Successfully communicate with youth and adults to enforce rules and schedules.
• Give clear directions in case of emergency.
• Keep schedule availability up to date. Report for duty with proper with proper lifeguarding uniform.
• Activate EAP when necessary.
• Maintain safety of pool environment by removing any hazards that could lead to injury in and around the pool and pool deck.
• Maintain chemical logs.
• Mandatory in-service training attendance required.
• Lifeguards must remain physically capable of completing the prerequisite swim test as prescribed by the American Red Cross to ensure ability to respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Required

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Training/Certifications Required

• Certified Lifeguard Redcross Certification with O2.
• OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens training.
• Mandated Reporter training.
• Sexual Harassment and Discrimination training.

Working Conditions

• Works indoors in adequate workspace with adequate temperatures, ventilation and lighting.
• Works with average exposure to noise and disruptions. Works with above average stress.
• Normal exposure to Chlorinated environment.
• Subject periodically to irate individuals and stressful situations.

Physical and Mental Conditions

• Must be able to see, hear and verbally respond.
• Required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Light to medium work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with weights up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position.
• Must be able to endure long periods of work without a break.

Effect on End Result

Provide a quality service environment that allows our members and program members to focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.