Lifeguard (Evenings) - Downtown YMCA

Lifeguard Reports To: Associate Executive Director Work Location: Downtown YMCA FLSA: Part time Shift/Schedule Monday through Friday 11 am - 4 pm; occasional evenings
Must be 18 years of age or older

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; Under the supervision of the Associate Executive Director, the Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining the highest level of safety and swimming conditions for all patrons in the pool, deck and surrounding areas; The Lifeguard is responsible for member satisfaction and retention. To achieve patron safety the lifeguard must provide accident prevention through safety checks, rule enforcement, and proper guarding techniques, and emergency management including proper water rescue, CPR, and first aid procedures. The lifeguard must assure safety by constantly monitoring the pool using constant scanning techniques to achieve a 10x10 reaction time. YMCA Aquatic Department Quality Service Theme: We make a positive difference in people's lives by providing a quality aquatic experience for all. Never leave the pool unattended.
Never perform personal functions while on duty: phone calls, writing, reading, swimming talking to friends, over talking with other guards, sleeping, etc. At any time there is no one in the pool, clean the pool environment or straighten up the equipment.
Maintain current certifications and a proper level of physical fitness.
Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck and surrounding areas. Prevents accidents by maintaining constant observation of the pool area, enforcing health and safety rules, and maintaining emergency readiness.
Respond to incidents, accidents and emergencies appropriately, in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures and in a calm and professional manner.
Follow pool rules on and off duty.
Administer proper first aid in accordance with training and facility procedures.
Wear a uniform consisting of: staff shirt, one piece bathing suit, whistle, fanny pack, staff ID, pocket mask, and rescue tube and have rescue equipment on and ready for rescue at all times.
Dispose of all materials (trash, hair, etc.) found on the pool floor.
Keep the pool deck clear of toy’s (barbells, noodles, etc.).
Arrive on deck 15 minutes before your shift.
Record and report any faulty equipment and/or lapse in maintenance to Aquatic management.
Report emergency maintenance needs immediately to Aquatic management.
Be familiar with all information and answer questions about programs, schedules, policies or direct patrons to Aquatic management.
Depending on the pool, prepare pool for incoming programs.
Record all incidents and accidents immediately after situation has been resolved and you will not be distracted from guarding the pool (report emergencies immediately to Aquatic management). Record the number of members using the pool on the member usage or daily attendance sheets. Properly test and record chlorine in pool at the appropriate time. If applicable, turn in all Open shift reports, End of shift reports and shift change reports. Help other staff out by sub hours for them if available. Cover all shifts. When unable to cover a shift, an approved substitute must be found. Education and Experience: Must hold and maintain current lifeguard certification. Must become a YMCA Certified Lifeguard within six months of hire date. MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate and support members. Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency. Able to work flexible schedules. Trainings & Certifications: Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens and Employee Safety trainings prior to assignment to initial position. Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment. Must complete Youth Protection training (Child Abuse Protection training), Darkness to Light and Listen First Training within the first 90-days of employment. Builds Community: Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; practices effective relationship-building techniques; Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customer and Other: Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for members, participants, internal customers and others; responds to concerns and complaints in a way that makes each person feel valued; looks for better ways to serve in involve members, participants, internal customers and others.
follows standards, policies and procedures; Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively: Hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment, including in water with background noise and perform all needed rescue skills. Project voice across aquatic area. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions in swimming pool areas may occur. Americans with Disabilities Specifications: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.