Lifeguard

Overview

A Y lifeguard monitors the safety of members and visitors within the pool areas while upholding the Y's core values.

Starting at $14.50/hrHours: Part-Time, Mid Shift (11am-3:30pm)

PAID Lifeguard Training$150 Hiring Bonus

Become a Lifeguard AND Swim Lesson Instructor, earn $15/hr! Let us know in your application/interview if you are interested in both positions. No prior experience required.

Other YMCA employment benefits:

• Ongoing training and recertification

• Free YMCA membership

• Flexible schedules

• Opportunities for career advancement

Responsibilities

• Models the core values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility; implements character development and the YMCA core values in all programs and all aspects of center operations.

• Continuously scan the pool (every 10 seconds), whirlpool and sauna areas, checking for safe conditions.

• Must maintain high level of alertness at all times.

• Staff may be videotaped for safety audit purposes and ongoing training.

• Will be required to complete 2 hours of in-service training a month.

• Position may require environment changes (outdoor to indoor, humid environments).

• Will be required to participate in ongoing training that will be held during operational hours (operational mannequin drops, pool safety checks, CPR checks).

• Enforce all posted rules and any other rules that are required to ensure the safety of all participants.

• Must constantly watch the pool and have a rescue tube, whistle, emergency button, and supplemental oxygen barrier mask ready and available at all times, actively scanning 10 x 10. Lifeguard is not to do secondary duties in place of scanning their zone of protection.

• Make sure that the pool deck is free of clutter and perform all maintenance duties assigned by Aquatic Director.

• Test pool chemical levels and report changes to Aquatics Director immediately.

• Fill out all Y accident and incident reports completely and turn into the Aquatics Director.

• Responsible for opening and closing procedures.

• Responsible for maintaining the continuity of lap swim and moving participants accordingly.

• Must be able to be a team player with all staff.

• Must notify appropriate staff of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• Must have a current nationally recognized Lifeguard Certification, such as the following, or be willing to achieve certification:

• YMCA Lifeguard 6th ED

• ARC (American Red Cross)

• Starguard

• Jeff Ellis and Associates (special facilities or deep water)

• Boy Scouts of America

• Must have current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen from one of the following organizations or be willing to achieve certification.

• American Health and Safety Institute

• Emergency Care and Safety Institute

• American Red Cross

• Able to pass a physical competency consisting of the following:

• Tread water for 2 minutes.

• Swim 250 yards without stopping using a variety of specific strokes.

• Swim to the bottom of a 9-12 foot pool.

• Sprint 25 yards, retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool, tread water with the object for 1 minute, climb out of the pool without using a ladder or other assistance.

• Perform 100 chest compressions on a mannequin.

• Perform pass and rescue skills.

• Able to work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.

• Sensitivity to individuals representing a variety of family, cultural, and socio-economicbackgrounds.