What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at Harrison Family YMCA?

Overview

The Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the Y community.

Responsibilities

Maintains active surveillance of the pool area

Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures; completes related reports as required

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

Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed

Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving

Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action

Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants

Arranges for coverage of shift in the event of an absence

Reports to work in appropriate dress and ready to assume responsibilities 10 minutes early

Attends all staff meetings and in-service training

Aids swim instructors during swim lessons by closely monitoring children who are not being worked with

Enforces rules in a respectful way

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum age of 15
Certifications: Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration
Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent
Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.

Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.

Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.

Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.

See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Contribution

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Posted Salary Range

USD $12.00 - USD $12.00 /Hr.

Salary : $12

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