Head Lifeguard

POSITION SUMMARY

Keene Family YMCA is seeking a part-time Head Lifeguard to work in their busy Aquatics Center. The Head Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and in surrounding areas when lifeguarding, instructing swimming lessons, and during pool maintenance checks. In the absence of the Aquatics Director, the Head Lifeguard acts as the shift supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE HEAD LIFEGUARD

• Builds meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests while exemplifying the Y’s four-character values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility.
• Responsible for the supervision of all aquatic programs and operations in the absence of the Aquatics Director.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe-in-six model” (Prevent, Recognize, Activate EAP, Rescue, Care, Report).
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatics 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.
• Commits 20 hours of working schedule to Lifeguarding and provides backup shift coverage as needed.
• Commits 9 hours of working schedule to administrative tasks, deck support, in-service trainings, and member engagement.
• Responsible for scheduling lifeguards during hours of operation, swim lessons, special events, and rentals.
• Assists Aquatics Director with the overall operation of the Aquatics Center including teaching lifeguard certification courses for the community, hiring/firing, and onboarding new lifeguards.

BENEFITS

• Membership to the Y
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• 401a retirement plan with company match, plus option to contribute to a 403b retirement savings account
• The opportunity to work for a mission-driven organization and to make a real difference in the lives of others in your community

• Minimum age of 18
• Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard certification
• Additional certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen
• Minimum 2 years of experience lifeguarding
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA/ARC standards
• Ability to perform duties with professionalism, enthusiasm, kindness, empathy, care, honesty, and respect
• Ability to effectively relate to diverse groups of people from all social and economic backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Current YMCA Lifeguard Instructor or American Red Cross certification or equivalent. (The YMCA will assist with achieving this certification during your first year of employment.)
• Certified Pool Operator, YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor, or equivalent
• 5 years of experience lifeguarding

Physical Demands:

• 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.
• Meet strength and lifting requirements. Must be able to lift 60 pounds alone and may request assistance to pull victims out of the pool.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
• Must be able to swim 200 yards in under 5 minutes.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to chlorinated water for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to retrieve 10 lb brick off bottom of pool.
• Must be able to vocalize instructions to bystanders in case of emergency.
• Must be able to perform practice rescues during any working shift.

About Us
The Keene Family YMCA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, committed to strengthening our community through programs and services focused on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. We are only impactful in our work when we have dedicated, knowledgeable, passionate staff who believe in our cause.

Perhaps YOU are the cause-driven leader we are looking for that can build personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests. While exemplifying the Y’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the four-character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility.

All positions require passing a background check.

The Keene Family YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital or family status.