What are the responsibilities and job description for the SQ Lifeguard position at Olympic Peninsula YMCA?
Job Details
Description
Company Overview
The Olympic Peninsula YMCA is a non-profit organization that oversees Y programs and focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our mission is to build healthy minds, bodies, and spirits throughout the communities we serve. We strive to promote the values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We are open to people of all ages, beliefs, incomes, races, genders, and abilities.
Job Description/General Function
The lifeguard is responsible for the safety of all patrons in and around the pool area and creates a safe and positive atmosphere.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that safety procedures are followed at all times
- Works collaboratively with the facility coordinator to maintain and review accurate records of pool chemical levels according to the facility plan
- Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas
- Wear rescue pack and rescue tube properly at all times while on duty
- Attend monthly in-services and other training as required and complete all required online training which included child abuse prevention training within 7 days of hire
- Upholds YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youths
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
- 16 years of age or older
- Ability to relate well and communicate effectively and relate to a diverse group of individuals, in all circumstances
- Pass a comprehensive background check
- Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
- Professional rescuer and Basic Life Support certification
- Emergency oxygen administration certification
- First Aid certification
- Current lifeguard certification, YMCA certification preferred, but will accept Red Cross, Starguard, or Ellis
- *Lifeguard swim test requirements attached
Working Conditions
- Office/fitness/aquatics environment with occasional interruptions
- Ability to work inside and outside (environments include humidity, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions) year-round
- Evening and/or early morning, and/or weekend hours required periodically
Physical Abilities
- Physical ability to perform all skills required of a lifeguard, and have the mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200lb person
- Ability to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic’s environment including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility, with or without accommodation
- Ability to see and observe sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Physical and mental ability to respond to emergencies and administer CRP and First Aid effectively over a long period of time
- Ability to sit or stand over long periods of time
- Ability to remain alert with no lapses in concentration or consciousness
- Ability to perform activities which required sustained concentration and attention
Additional Expectations and Duties
- Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations in accordance to mandated reporting requirements
- Responsible for general housekeeping tasks and general pool maintenance to ensure workspace is always clean and safe
- Submits hours worked accurately on electronic timecard, within timelines for supervisor approval
- Passion for high standards and believes in the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility
- Flexible schedule needed as on occasion may need to work evenings and/or weekends
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Salary : $17
