Lifeguard

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 intentionality 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. Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
2. Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures; completes related reports as required.
3. Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
4. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
5. Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
6. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state health department code.
7. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
8. Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
9. Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.

Requirements

• Either has a current lifeguard certification or has 2+ years of experience in swimming. (Does not need to be competitive swimming, but must be able to swim competently)
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, crouch, and work with hands on things that require fine details.
• Ability to submerge to the bottom of the deep end of the pool and retrieve objects.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly and competently.
• Ability to submerge face fully in water, with or without goggles, and look for objects in the water.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and pull victims from the pool in the event of an emergency.
• Ability to sit and/or stand in hot and humid areas.