Lifeguard

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• Interested in becoming a Lifeguard with GPYMCA?  Your training could be free. 
• Applicants are required to be 16 by the end of the certification program and pass a physical skills test in advance. 
• Positions are available at all our locations and camps
• Min 15 hours per week preferred

Position summary: Monitor activities in swimming areas to provide a safe environment, enforcing pool rules and regulations while contributing to the enjoyment of the YMCA facility.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Include the following. Other duties may be assigned Responsible for the health and safety of all individuals in the pool, i.e. caution regarding unsafe practices and conditions and perform rescue/first aid when necessary.
• Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports. Responsible for the cleanliness of the pool and surrounding area, which may include the monitoring of Ph value and chlorine content of the pool water.
• Responsible for adherence to operational procedures regarding opening and closing of the pool as well as proper use and storage of equipment. Report maintenance or safety issues to Aquatics Director.
• Support aquatics instructor’s needs in the pool during class. Responsible for attending staff meetings/events. Demonstrate and teach the Character Development Program values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
• Responsible for arriving prepared for the scheduled shift, which includes arriving for duty 15 minutes prior; in proper attire; prepared for constant concentration and visual surveillance of swimmers with no distractions.
• Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA to develop team spirit and family atmosphere. May supervise Aquatics Aids

Qualifications:

• 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 requires.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Education and/or Experience:

• High School (GED) preferred   Reasoning Ability: Ability to anticipate, identify and address members needs to ensure safety and enjoyment. 
• To accurately complete all required paperwork.
• Professionally handle and or get help to resolve conflict.
• Ability to follow instructions as given and/or directed by supervisor.  

Certifications / Training:

• YMCA Lifeguard Certification or Equivalent State Lifeguard Certification First Aid and CPR Certificate (Including 2 man and pocket mask use.)
• Oxygen Administered Certification Child Abuse Prevention Working Towards:
• YASA-YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistance PYALS- Principles of YMCA Aquatics Leadership It is the Employees responsibility to maintain all certifications and renew in a timely manner in accordance with Certifying Organization.  

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 disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands; balance, stoop, kneel or crouch; and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  

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.

The position has exposure to Blood borne Pathogens and the incumbent will be educated and prepared to do so.   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.