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. The Lifeguard I, under the supervision of the Aquatics/Assistant Aquatics Director(s), provides a safe aquatic environment for the members, non-members and program participants. Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the Y community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remain flexible to accommodate registration, departmental, and branch special events. Weekend and Evening availability to accommodate the facilities 7 day a week schedule.
• Must work 40 hours, specifically during evenings and weekends.
• Keep safety as a first priority. Emphasize personal safety and emotional wellbeing of all staff, volunteers, members and program participants.
• Be alert/attentive so as to prevent accidents. Respond quickly, intelligently, and decisively and in accordance with YMCA established emergency and accident management procedures.
• Must have considerable ability as a swimmer plus skills in rescue work, resuscitation and First Aid.
• Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas, ensure a safe and positive environment.
• Enforce all pool rules in a consistent, courteous and fair manner. Educate family users of the purpose and need for the rules as a professional.
• Administer First Aid and CPR as required and fill out appropriate forms.
• Take and record chemical readings as scheduled.
• Assist with pool preparation and set up for the next shift, including equipment handling and pool chemicals
• Must demonstrate communication skills.

• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Engaging Community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Current YMCA/American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent.
• Current American Red Cross First Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and Oxygen, or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete the facilities Lifeguard test within.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to perform a minimum of a 300 yard continuous swim.
• Must be able to swim 25 yards, dive to a depth of 10 feet and bring a 10 pound brick to the surface and then swim another 25 yards with no arms in under 1min. 40 sec.
• Must be able to perform any American red Cross/YMCA Lifeguarding rescues at any time.
• Must be able to react quickly and efficiently to any emergency situation.
• Must be able to work in hot, humid conditions. Must be able to work in a chlorine based swimming pool
• Must be able to maintain constant surveillance and concentration on the pool area for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to perform a minimum of a 200 yard continuous swim.
• Must be able to swim 25 yards, dive to a depth of 10 feet and bring a 10 pound brick to the surface and then swim another 25 yards with no arms in under 1 min. 40 sec.
• Must be able to perform any American red Cross/YMCA Lifeguarding rescues at any time.
• Must be able to react quickly and efficiently to any emergency situation.
• Must be able to work in hot, humid conditions. Must be able to work in a chlorine based swimming pool
• Must be able to maintain constant surveillance and concentration on the pool area for prolonged periods of time.