Part-Time Pool Lifeguard

Lifeguard South YMCA Kettering, OH
Part-Time/Non-Exempt $11.00 - $13.20/Hour Free Certification/Training provided by the YMCA Position Summary: Responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Responds to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Maintains constant observation of the pool area.
Ensures safety by communicating and enforcing any pool rules, policies, and guidelines at participants' comprehension level.
Ensures safety by checking for hazardous conditions and making sure all safety equipment is properly placed and in proper working condition.
Responds to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures for any situation, including first aid or CPR, work-related employee injuries, etc.
Follows all aquatics employee rules, dress code, policies, and guidelines.
Maintains and records accurate records including pool chemical readings, first aid kit supplies, and pool equipment.
Inspects pool and rescue equipment for safety hazards, damage, or wear.
Sets up and stores equipment and assists other employees with event set up.
Practices rescue and fitness drills regularly.
Communicates any suggestions to improve the aquatics facility.
Physically performs all skills required of a lifeguard.
Hears noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Professional rescuer, First Aid, and Lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross or YMCA, Starguard, Ellis that can be crossed over to American Red Cross.
Free Certification Training Provided by the YMCA Certification requirements include CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and must hold current Lifeguard certification through the YMCA or American Red Cross.
Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest by jumping into deep water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. object on the deck and exits the water without using a ladder or steps