What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard 4: Dowd YMCA position at YMCA of Greater Charlotte?
Under the supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator and in accordance with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Lifeguard 4 is responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.
- Responsible for the safety of facility patrons
- Enforces all of the facility’s policies, rules, and regulations
- Recognizes and responds effectively to emergencies
- Responds to patron inquiries and concerns and provides Branch information as needed
- Inspects the aquatic facility on a daily schedule and reports unsafe conditions and equipment to supervisor
- Completes records and reports regarding the following: hourly patron attendance, water chemistry, incidents and accidents
- Participates in staff meetings and in-service training
- Carries out additional duties as assigned by supervisor
- Assist with the Community Outreach Campaign.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Current YMCA On The Guard II certification or American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (American Red Cross Lifeguards must successfully complete a crossover course to YMCA On The Guard II within 6 months of employment and must maintain YMCA certification)
- Current CPR (American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or National Safety Council Level II)
- Current First Aid (American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety or National Safety Council)
- Must obtain Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training within 60 days of employment
- Must complete YMCA of Greater Charlotte New Staff Orientation within 60 days of employment
- Must complete Bloodborne Pathogens Training within 60 days of employment and recertify annually
- Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills
Physical Requirements:
- Walking
- Squatting
- Pushing (100 lbs)
- Kneeling
- Crouching
- Stooping
- Pulling (100 lbs)
- Climbing
- Standing
- Carrying (50 lbs)
- Lifting (50 lbs)
- Must be able to accomplish these tasks:
- Remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness
- Sit for extended periods including in an elevated chair
- Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distance
- Hear noises and distress signals
- Observe all areas of the pool or water park
- Perform all needed rescues and survival skills
Effect On End Result:
- Each lifeguard will be evaluated based on the degree to which:
- Pool area is maintained in a safe, clean, well-supervised manner that welcomes participation
- Member and program participants evaluations reflect satisfaction
- Teamwork is promoted and demonstrated
- Members and patrons are well informed of aquatics programs
- We understand and mutually accept that the above description represents our agreement as to
