Head Lifeguard

POSITION SUMMARY:

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director or Coordinator, the lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Hire, train, supervise and schedule assigned staff.

• Ensure staff training and training records are in compliance with the aquatics safety plans and county and state regulations.

• Conduct monthly staff in-services and trainings in conjunction with regulatory requirements and branch needs.

• Ensure appropriate lifeguard staffing and coverage for all pool activities, within budgetary guidelines.

• Maintain pool logs and schedules. Work with the aquatic director to develop program and class offerings.

• Acts as the key staff person to communicate with members and guests regarding pool activities and offerings.

• Work with the branch and facilities staff to ensure the pool areas meet YMCA, NYS and county health department rules and regulations.

• Ensure pool supplies and equipment are adequate and safe.

• Act as the lifeguard on duty as required.

• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.

• Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff.

• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.

• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. 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 person's 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. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma plus at least two years of lifeguarding experience.

• One year of aquatics supervision and/or staff coordination experience.

• Effective verbal and writing communication skills.

• Demonstrated abilities to motivate, train and manage employees.

• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.

• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass lifeguard test.

• Must be able to remain alert.

• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Adequate ability to hear noises 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, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Successfully complete the YMCA New Employee Orientation and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of employment.

• Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross or Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding Certification.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.

Salary : $16 - $18