Lifeguard

Job Description

Job Description

Status: under 29 hours/week 
Location: 1111 W. Washington St. West Bend, WI 53095
Wage: $15/hour 
Benefit Package Including : Free Y Membership; Program Discounts including Child Care, School Age Care, and Day Camp 

Upcoming Lifeguard Class:  

August 10-13

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the primary responsibility of the lifeguard is to ensure the safety of all those who use the aquatics facilities. We are looking for a motivated individual to ensure the safety of all those who use the aquatics facilities. Consistently and fairly enforce all the pool rules and regulations and perform lifeguard duties in a professional, responsible and courteous manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains all required certifications.
2. Analyzes difficult situations and makes decisions according to established policies.
3. Knows, understands, and consistently applies health and safety rules, policies, guidelines for the pool and pool area.
4. Remains alert and vigilant to proactively prevent emergency situations.
5. Responds to emergency situations immediately and in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; provides timely and accurate reports and follow-ups.
6. Maintains accurate records required by YMCA and state agencies.
7. Reports to work a minimum of 5 minutes early and is ready to guard by the start of their shift.
8. Has proper equipment at every shift, including guard tube and equipped lifeguard pack; performs equipment checks before every shift to ensure lifeguard readiness.
9. Attends required trainings to ensure that skills are maintained.
10. Adhere to the Code of Conduct and policies within the Child Abuse Prevention handbook.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.