Aquatic Lifeguard / Swim Instructor

We are now hiring lifeguards and swim instructors at all Las Vegas locations for Summer 2024!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Aquatics Coordinator or Director, this position monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers. Maintains all areas in and around the aquatic facility. Communicates the function and mission of the association to members, staff, and guests of the YMCA as well as the general public.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Enforces aquatic safety and maintenance standards and guidelines.

• Monitors all activities in the aquatic area. Assures the safety of members and guests as the single overriding objective.

• Follows specific national and association standards as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual.

• Maintains and records chemical readings, temperature and daily attendance sheet as scheduled.

• Promotes association programs and objectives as well as the national goals of the YMCA, including character development.

• Maintains needed aquatic certifications.

• Builds and maintains a high standard of member service with all members.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with consumers.

• Attends required abuse risk management training.

• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

• Adheres to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or general education (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer (includes AED)

• First Aid Certification

• Oxygen Certification (within 30 days)

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Must reason logically and accurately while developing good working relationships with fellow employees and the public. Must set an example that exemplifies the YMCA goals and objectives.

• Must be at least 15 years of age.

• Must successfully pass a water test consisting of lifeguard strokes and general rescue skills.

• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 disability to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, some fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

• Must display visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents as well as the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.

• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate management techniques.

• Must successfully pass a water test consisting of various strokes and general swimming skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.