What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard - Yarrow position at Southeast Ventura County YMCA?
Job Details
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Job Location |
Yarrow Family YMCA - Westlake VIllage, CA |
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Position Type |
Part-Time |
Description
Do you have an interest in Aquatics or Emergency Services?
Are you 16 years of age or older?
Apply to work at the Y!
Y would I apply?
- FREE Gym Membership
- FREE Workout Classes
- FREE Pool Access
- Work with Your Friends - Text them the link to this page now!
- Build Your Resume
- Opportunities for Growth
- Community Involvement
Sound Good? (We think so too!). Here is what you would do:
- Be a First Responder
- Use your training to perform rescues in and around the pool
- Respond immediately to all situations that present the potential for injury
- Keep your skills fresh with Y Trainings and drills
- Abide by the Southeast Ventura County YMCA's Aquatics Policy and Program Standards
- Educate all participants on the Pool Area Rules
- Show how you are a positive role model
Qualifications
"OK, I'm sold" What do I need to Qualify?
- Minimum age of 16 years old.
- Ability to swim at YMCA Lifeguard prerequisite or equivalent ability to swim 500 yards.
- Lifeguard, CPR, AED & First Aid for the professional rescuer Certifications through the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized organization. Online-only certifications do not meet this requirement. Certifications must be maintained and current at all times.
- Knowledge in the principles and practices of effective Lifeguarding.
- Ability to interact positively with a diverse group of people.
- Criminal record clearance if over 18 years old.
- Ability to lift as required in normal rescue situations.
- Ability to see and hear to perform the essential functions of a lifeguard.
- Ability to see and rescue in an aquatic emergency no more than 20 seconds.
- Ability to sit, and walk whiling scanning entire pool.
- Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
