Senior Lifeguard- South Tampa Family YMCA

Under the direction of the Aquatic Director or Pool Manager, the Senior Lifeguard is responsible for providing a safe, welcoming, clean, and member/participant focused environment for all members in and around the aquatic facilities. This includes responding and leading emergency response and administering CPR/AED, First Aid and Oxygen effectively according to certifications. The Senior Lifeguard must be alert and identifiable at all times and keep a professional appearance. The Senior Lifeguard is expected to provide excellent member relations and conflict resolution. The Senior Lifeguard will assist in onboarding new Lifeguards and Pool Attendants. The Senior Lifeguard must work at peak efficiency in all aspects of the aquatic department as assigned and exhibit behaviors and attitudes that are consistent with the YMCA Mission and policies of the Association. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Practice preventative lifeguarding by following and enforcing pool rules and policies promptly, and completes a routine check of pool and deck area regularly throughout their shift
• Check, clean, and store required safety equipment and report any concerns to the Aquatic Director or designee immediately
• Responsible for securing the pool area at all times, including but not limited to: locking/unlocking doors and gates to control access to the aquatic areas
• Maintain cleanliness around aquatic facility and surrounding areas
• Provide undistracted supervision of the pool while on duty. Demonstrate vigilant scanning, 180 degrees, every 10 seconds checking the bottom, middle and top of their zone including a downward sweep
• Follow Association policies and procedures regarding the safety, health and welfare of members, program participants, guests and staff.
• Understand and perform rescues and emergency procedures, document accidents on the proper forms and communicate to the Aquatic Director or designee as outlined in the EAP in a timely manner in accordance with aquatic, facility, certification policies and requirements
• Maintain accurate record of hours worked and be responsible for finding substitutes for absences
• Engage in positive public relations with participants, members and guest ensuring a positive experience
• Adhere to the Association operating policies and procedures by operating the programs within the guidelines set forth as well as swim test procedures
• May be asked to assist a certified swim lesson instructor with class instruction as directed by the Aquatics Director or designee
• Attend and actively participate in all trainings, staff meetings/in-services and guard drills as assigned
• May be asked to leave rotation and provide general aquatic facility supervision
• Serve as lead in the event of an emergency
• Model exemplary behaviors including scanning, patrolling, crowd control, and member service
• Maintain open line of communication with supervisor on chemical issues, member concerns, and staffing shortfalls
• Oversee chemical checks, weather and other closing procedures, general operations, guard rotations, drills, communication to program participants, and swim test policy administration. Report any concerns to the Aquatic Director or designee immediately
• May be required to perform general pool maintenance and mechanical task as assigned or needed
• May be assigned staffing assignment duties as well as schedule management (reducing scheduled lifeguards during slow times, activate lifeguards during peak times, onboarding new Lifeguards and Pool Attendants, etc.)
• Perform all other duties as assigned