Early Morning Lifeguard

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Demakes Family YMCA is seeking early morning lifeguards to join our aquatics team and help us keep our commitment to water safety, youth development, and exceptional member service. Qualified candidates are 16 years old or older, have current lifeguard certification or willingness to become certified, and a desire to work with people from a variety of backgrounds, build relationships, and the ability to manage a safe and supervised pool area. Under the direction of the Aquatic Director(s), the lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all patrons in the aquatic area. While on duty, a lifeguard has a legal and moral obligation to take action to protect all swimmers and patrons in the aquatic area and to respond to emergencies per YMCA and American Red Cross protocols. Maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas is a primary priority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.

2. Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.

3. Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff. Especially those early morning lap swimmers!

4. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.

5. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.

6. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.

7. Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving including inspecting safety equipment.

8. Performs chemical testing when arriving, as required, and takes appropriate action.

9. Attends all staff meetings and training as required continually building a lifeguard and first aid skill set.

10. Documents all paperwork by utilizing incident reports

11. Complete all other tasks as assigned by the Aquatics Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 17.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid certification.
• Current Red Cross Lifeguarding or equivalent or willingness to become certified
• An American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification is strongly recommended.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness. Must swim a certain amount of laps monthly.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with Red Cross standards.
• Must complete Red Woods training.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
• Must be able to remain alert.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and
  loud situations.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Aquatics Director.

Shift Requirements

Morning Shift Hours: 4:45AM - 9AM Shifts may be independent whole area coverage or multiple guard zone coverage.