What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Lifeguard, YMCA Camp Classen position at YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City?
Description
Attention Adventure Enthusiasts! Are you ready to make a splash? YMCA Camp Classen is seeking dynamic, cause-driven leaders who thrive in the great outdoors. If you’re faster than a speeding mallard in a canoe and consider sunscreen your secret weapon against UV rays, we want you on our team!
As a Lifeguard at our waterfront, you’ll be the guardian of aquatic adventures, ensuring the safety of campers, and all water-loving participants. Dive into this exciting opportunity and be part of an unforgettable camp experience.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise the Waterfront: Keep a watchful eye during exciting programs, ensuring everyone has a safe and enjoyable time.
- Set Up Engaging Water Activities: Create memorable moments engaging our participants and teaching them
- Administer Life-Saving Skills: Be prepared to respond swiftly and effectively in emergencies
Qualifications:
- Alertness: Your primary responsibility is the safety of program participants. Stay vigilant at all times.
- Professionalism: Maintain a neat appearance and adhere to set standards.
- Safety Enforcement: Enforce safety regulations promptly and courteously.
- First Aid Skills: Understand and carry out first aid and emergency procedures.
- Team Player: Foster positive relationships with campers, participants, and fellow staff.
- Integrity: Uphold YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Essential Functions:
- Active Surveillance: Keep a close watch over the waterfront area.
- Emergency Response: Know and follow emergency procedures promptly.
- Positive Atmosphere: Create an enjoyable environment for all participants.
- Safety Rules: Consistently apply safety guidelines.
- Flexible Schedule: Be ready for irregular hours in a rustic outdoor camp setting. Must have flexible schedule during the work week M - F and between 9 am - 5 pm.
Don’t miss out! Apply today and embark on your next adventure with YMCA Camp Classen!
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- YMCA Lifeguard or certification by another nationally recognized organization.
- Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
- Must possess a cooperative spirit to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, Y members, program participants and the general public.
- Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
- Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
- Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. Will require outdoor work in a variety of weather. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
