What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Pool Lifeguard position at Warren County YMCA?
KNOW HOW
This position requires a current lifeguard certification (YMCA or Red Cross), current CPR certification (for the Professional), current AED certification, current oxygen administration, and current 1st Aid certification.
JOB SEGMENT
- Report to work dressed in proper attire (one guard suit and a whistle will be provided at the beginning of the season) and ready to begin work at scheduled time. All lifeguards must wear the fanny pack (with gloves/pocket mask), the rescue tube and have a whistle at all times when on duty.
- Keep all certifications current and take all new certifications needed for this position.
- Take yearly trainings.
- Keep all clearances up to date (criminal, child abuse, FBI fingerprint and NSOR).
- Enforce all pool rules consistently with a courteous and tactful attitude. Set a good example by abiding by the pool rules.
- Identify potential accident hazards. Be alert and prevent accidents.
- Scan the pool constantly (side/side & bottom/top). Respond quickly and intelligently to established emergency and accident management procedures. Know emergency procedures for pool area.
- Perform first aid and complete accident reports as needed. Do not discuss accidents and other incidents with anyone except your supervisor. All incidents must be promptly reported with report forms handed in to the head lifeguard.
- Maintain daily timesheet reporting.
- Keep all equipment picked up and in proper location.
- Report any broken equipment to the head lifeguard or Pool Manager.
- Locks and unlocks pool area as assigned. If locking doors at end of shift, you must fill out the close-out sheet.
- Sets up equipment and return at end of day.
- Follow orders from Head Lifeguard or Pool Manager.
- Do not leave your station for any reason except to rotate or take part in emergency procedures.
- Communicate with other guards to ensure the safety of our patrons. Use the whistle and rescue tube alerts.
- Report to work at assigned times. Guard is responsible for finding their own substitute. If no substitute is found, guard must report at assigned time.
- Represent the Warren Municipal Pool and/or the Warren County YMCA and maintain appropriate relations with patrons.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must remain alert, with no lapses in consciousness.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods, including in an elevated chair.
- Must be able to move to various locations, including in and around an elevated chair.
- Able to communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances, use alert systems (whistle and rescue tube), communicate swiftly and effectively with emergency personnel over the telephone and in person.
- Able to hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment.
- Able to observe all assigned sections of the water area.
- Able to perform all needed rescues and survival skills.
- Think in the abstract, solve problems, make decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise and remember.
- Operate as a team with other aquatic staff.
- Must remain calm, objective and respectful in potentially stressful situations.
- Must be flexible and willing to adjust to change.
- Must be able to work in a warm environment for extended periods.
- Must be able to swim ¼ mile consistently to keep swimming skills current.
- Must attend all lifeguard training sessions.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15