Pool Lifeguard - Full-time

YMCA Lifeguard Position
An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA association located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
Assists with swim lessons and deck supervision as needed by department operations.
Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Walks the perimeter of the pool scanning the bottom before taking over the lifeguard stand.
Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
Lifeguard Shirt, bathing suit, whistle, and PPE hip bag.
Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities, ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups respecting social and cultural diversity and to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.

• Current YMCA or ARC Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks. Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.