What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Camp Ihduhapi Camp Lifeguard-Hourly position at YMCA of the North?
The salary for this position starts at $16.50 hourly.
We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.
Job Summary : The Camp Lifeguard is responsible for supervising the aquatics area to prevent accidents, assist swimmers, and respond to emergencies.
The incumbent will create a safe, enjoyable and positive atmosphere that promotes participant safety and satisfaction in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures.
The Camp Lifeguard will oversee and facilitate multiple activities including but not limited to swimming and boating.
Essential Functions :
- Actively supervise swimming activities in various settings including waterfront and / or pool.
o Maintain constant surveillance of the pool or area / body of water, know / review all emergency procedures, and respond to emergency situations immediately.
o Know, understand, and consistently communicate policies and guidelines for the pool, body of water or aquatic feature.
o Ensure that secondary job responsibilities do not interfere with actively supervising assigned zone while guarding.
o Perform opening and closing procedures daily to ensure pool is meeting state and local requirements.
o Know, understand, and consistently communicate aquatic policies and guidelines while facilitating watercraft activities.
o While facilitating watercraft activities, actively supervise all participants and respond to any emergency or non-emergency situations that arise.
o Instruct proper watercraft skills to participants and camp counselors as necessary during activities.
o Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
o Set a good example to campers and staff in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
o Ensure that aquatic program areas are clean, organized, and free of litter.
o Maintain current certifications in Lifeguarding and Oxygen administration.
o Maintain Waterfront Lifeguarding (if guarding waterfront swimming or watercraft activities.) o Attend scheduled in-service trainings as scheduled by manager.
o Attend site / activity specific training as needed to safely and effectively facilitate waterfront and watercraft activities.
o Perform first aid when necessary and complete appropriate incident and first aid reports.
o Respond appropriately when camp emergency action plans are initiated.
o Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
You will be looked to as a leader during emergency procedures.
o Fill in for camp counselors when needed.
o Support camp check in and out process.
Relationships : This position reports to the Program Director who reports to the Senior Program Director or Executive Director.
The incumbent may take work direction from a Camp Manager or Assistant Camp Director.
The incumbent interacts regularly with camp staff, campers, volunteers, and families.
This position involves interaction with individuals and communities of a diverse background.
Qualifications : Required
The Y may help coordinate this certification, but it will be required before the incumbent can perform duties as a lifeguard.
Work Conditions :
Additional Notes : This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive.
The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the location or Association's success.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization.
YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association's mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve.
We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all.
We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.
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