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About the Role

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant, active surveillance of the pool area, scanning the water at all times to the 10/10 standard.
• Recognize and understand the "zero tolerance" policy as it applies to member safety.
• Remain positioned properly in an elevated chair or at the water’s edge.
• Maintain all rescue equipment on self at all times on duty.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Know and understand all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately.
• Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
• Monitor chemical levels at the beginning and end of the day, as required, and take appropriate action.
• Maintain accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
• Do not engage in behaviors that distract from primary duty of scanning the water.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service trainings as required.
• Maintain effective relationships with members, participants, and staff.
• Check and replenish supplies in first aid kits.
• Carry out additional assignments and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Skills

• Lifeguarding
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer & AED
• Basic First Aid certification

Location

• On-site

Work Type

• Full-time
• Seasonal

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Benefits

• COMPLIMENTARY YMCA Membership
• Program/Child Care Discounts
• Flexible Schedule
• Retirement Plan Options

About the Company

• The YMCA will offer DISCOUNTS on the Lifeguard certificate course fee.
• The YMCA is seeking qualified lifeguards who are 18 years of age or older to join our team for the August through May season.

Equal Opportunity

• The YMCA is an equal opportunity employment company.
• We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or arrest record.
• As an employer, we will try to reasonably accommodate employees with religious beliefs.