About This Role
This role involves maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas, creating a safe and positive atmosphere for members. It suits a candidate committed to member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area
- Know and review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures
- Complete related reports as required
- Maintain effective, positive relationships with members, participants, and other staff
- Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area
- Maintain accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code
- Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed
- Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving
- Attend all staff meetings and training as required
- Maintain current required certifications
- Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Foster an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace
- Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16
- Certifications: CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid, and Oxygen (preferred)
- Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
- Successful completion of the Y’s Lifeguard Assessment prior to employment
- Commitment to supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment
- Ability to perform all skills required for Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, feel, reach with arms and hands
- Ability to talk, taste, smell, and see (both near and far)
- Ability to remain alert and focused on all pool-related activities
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
- Ability to hear and distinguish distress signals
- Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision
- Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue
- Ability to communicate verbally by projecting one’s voice across distance in normal and loud situations
Nice to have:
- Ability to instruct swim classes
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