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$27k-32k (estimate)
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Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA is Hiring a Certified Lifeguard Near Vineland, NJ
Applicants MUST be a currently certified Lifeguard to be considered for a position. Position SummaryThis position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Senior Aquatic Director and the Assistant Aquatic Director, the Lifeguard at Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA (CCA YMCA) creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
- Maintains active surveillance of the pool area, checking the bottom of the pool constantly as a safety precaution, periodically circles the pool to check the deck and pool bottom, and at no time leaves the pool deck unattended
- Ensures the pool deck and surrounding area, including the stands, are free of hazards and trash and ensures equipment are neat and not a safety concern anywhere on the deck
- Follows all cleaning procedures as directed by the Aquatics department and the CCA YMCA as well as city, state, CDC, and other organizational protocols
- Remains physically and mentally alert while taking a proactive approach to searching for distressed swimmers and hazards
- Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergencies immediately and calmly in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures; completes related reports as required by end of shift. Gives clear directions as needed in an emergency
- Knows where all emergency alarms are located and their purpose and procedure
- Actively participates in organizational wide and departmental drills as required and directed by the Aquatics Department and CCA YMCA Management
- Knows, understands, successfully communicates, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area to ensure that all staff, members, visitors, and stakeholders on the pool deck are practicing safe behavior in the area and reports all behavior and concerns to the appropriate party in a timely manner according to CCA YMCA policy
- Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the city and state health department code
- Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed
- Is aware of all locations of safety and emergency equipment and checks them to ensure they are in working order according to the Aquatics procedures. Reports any issues and concerns with equipment promptly to the appropriate party
- Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action according to procedure. Follows chemical handling procedures as instructed
- Follows proper opening and closing procedures including ensuring that all doors are properly locked prior to leaving the pool area
- Reports all concerns and incidents during shift to the appropriate party and fills out the appropriate paperwork and documentation by end of shift
- Requires that all swimmers take a soap shower prior to entering the pool and that they are dressed in appropriate swim attire according to Aquatics policy and procedure
- Attends and participates in all required scheduled staff meetings and in-service trainings as directed by the Senior and Assistant Directors in order to remain actively scheduled as a lifeguard
- Maintains all required certifications as directed by Y-USA, ASHI, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, CCA YMCA, and any other organization that the CCA YMCA deems to be required for the position
- Assists members, visitors, and other stakeholders with questions and concerns while upholding the Y values of being welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined as well as with honesty, respect, caring, and responsibility
- Lifeguards may be subject to periodic and/or as needed skill testing as it relates to the Lifeguard Certification, Redwoods, and YUSA requirements and guidelines to ensure that lifeguard staff are physically capable of completing the prerequisite swim test as prescribed by the American Red Cross to ensure the ability to respond to emergencies. This can and will include skill testing as required by YUSA and Redwoods guidelines and procedures.
- Follows and adheres to all Aquatics Departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures as well as all CCA YMCA organizational guidelines, policies, procedures, and Employee Handbook
- Performs all other duties as assigned
- Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. 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. 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.
- Minimum of 15 years of age upon hire
- Must possess and maintain current certifications in Lifeguarding, Professional Rescuer CPR/AED, and First Aid through organizations that are accepted by the CCA YMCA
- Must complete any and all required trainings within 60 days of hire including, but not limited to, Employee Orientation, Stewards of Children, and Oxygen Administration
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
- Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects which may include a human body during the course of an emergency
- Must be able to see, hear, speak, touch, smell, and touch and rotate head/body in order to look up, down, and side to side to scan the pool area
- Must be able to possess vision clarity from a distance of less than 20 and up to and beyond 75 feet
- Must be able to possess the ability to judge distance and space relationships, so as to be able to see objects where they actually are
- Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, and lift
- Must be able to physically perform, demonstrate, and pass the required skills to maintain Lifeguard certification and any and all certifications related to Lifeguard certification
- Noise levels may be moderate to loud
- Temperature and humidity levels are those that will be found in an indoor pool setting
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Other
SALARY
$27k-32k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/03/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/22/2024
WEBSITE
ccaymca.org
HEADQUARTERS
Vineland, NJ
SIZE
25 - 50
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