What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at YMCA of the Pines?
Overview
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Lifeguard maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that promotes the general safety of all swimmers.
Responsibilities
- Maintain constant surveillance of pool area using systematic scanning techniques while maintaining a rescue ready position.
- Responding to emergencies and rescuing swimmers in danger of drowningPerforming first aid procedures
- Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Develop and maintain a culture and emphasis on first-class customer service with the staff. Respond to user, parent, and/or customer complaints, questions, issues, or inquiries promptly.
- Maintain developmental assets and core values emphasis in all program areas.
- Maintain and expand training skills and credentials for the benefit of the organization as a whole, and the YMCA Movement.
Qualifications
- 16 years of age or older
- Completion of lifeguard training
- Strong attention to detail required as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with many interruptions, handling multiple tasks in a calm and responsible way, always affirming the member (e.g., scan and smile, nod, wave while answering the phone, if alone).
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, and the desire to work with all ages, especially children
- Must be able to show initiative in the absence of supervision
- Must be able to visually see all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility
- Must be able to adequately hear noises and distinguish distress signals
Benefits
- YMCA Membership
- Discounted Programs
- 12% Employer Retirement Contribution
- Paid Sick Time
Posted Salary Range
USD $18.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.Salary : $18
