Lifeguard

James Family Prescott YMCA

Position Description

Reports To: Aquatics Director
Department: Aquatics

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum age of 16.

2. Certifications Required: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Basic First Aid.
3. Current YMCA Lifeguard, American Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent certification.
4. Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.

5. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA or American Red Cross
standard.

6. Within 90 days of hire, completion of: Child Abuse Prevention; New Staff
Orientation.

7. Certifications Preferred: Administering Emergency Oxygen

Principle Activities:

1. Maintains active surveillance of the pool area
2. Knows/ reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations

immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe-in-six”

model. Complete related reports as required.
3. Maintains effective, positive relationships with members, participants, and other

staff.
4. Knows, understand, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines

for the pool aquatics area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/
or state Health Department code.

5. Performs equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as

needed.
6. Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate

action.
7. Performs cleaning tasks as assigned by the Aquatics Director or Lifeguard

Supervisor as required or needed.

8. Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
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

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Prescott YMCA 750 Whipple St. Prescott, AZ 86301 928-445-7221

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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 seek opportunities in the change process.
Accurately assesses personal feeling, 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. 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.

2. Meet strength and lifting requirements: Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50
pounds.

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