Pool Lifeguard - Full-time

Lifeguard III
Hammond Family YMCA - Hammond, IN
Overview
Position Type Full Time
Description
Pay starting at $14.25 per hour and up based on experience
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POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Delivers excellent service to all members, guests, and program participants. Under the direction of the Aquatic Leadership the Lifeguard is responsible for providing a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:

• Leads shift team, ensuring they are following all the lifeguard expectations.
• Leads by example by displaying proper lifeguarding expectations (proper surveillance, resources, rule enforcement, knows all emergency procedures and responds in accordance with YMCA policies & procedures; completes related reports as required.)
• Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others and act accordingly.
• Mentor and act as a resource for newer lifeguards, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state health department code.
• Checks and records water temperature and chemical levels on a regular basis when not guarding and notify supervisor of any irregularities.
• Attend all meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Lead meetings/in-services as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current nationally recognized certification. Including current First Aid, BLS and Oxygen Administration.
• 1+ years of lifeguard experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to pass the basic lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Must maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Minimum of 18 years of age & high school degree.
• Current lifeguard instructor credentials maintained or acquired is preferred.
• Within 30 days of hire, complete all New Employee Orientation trainings.

Know and model the Crossroads YMCA staff pledge to ensure participants have a legendary experience.
Acquaint and recommend members to participate in a variety of YMCA programs.
Develop professional relationships that promote the building of small communities.
Recommend participation in a variety of YMCA programs.
Support our YMCA annual campaign by inviting members to participate.
Build an environment in which valuing diversity and inclusion is encouraged.
YMCA Competencies (Leader):
The National YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
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 persons 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.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Ability to work accurately at a fast pace.
Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness and heat.
Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances, and communicating with emergency response personnel over the telephone.
Must have high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative to recognized victims in need.
Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
Always maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
Ability to handle pool chemicals safely.