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About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area and is rescue ready at all times.
• Responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Completes related reports as required.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with members, participants, and staff.
• Applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available.
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions.
• Performs chemical testing and takes appropriate action.
• Attends all staff meetings and training.
• Maintains an attractive and clean aquatic environment.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with NYS Health Department Requirements.
• Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
• Must be able to remain alert.
• Must be able to sit or 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.

Skills

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• AED
• Basic First Aid
• YMCA lifeguarding
• Red Cross Lifeguarding
• Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding
• YMCA Child Abuse Prevention
• New Employee Orientation

About the Company

• The YMCA will be recognized by the community as providing excellent service to all who walk through our doors or contact us by phone.
• The YMCA will effectively connect and build relationships with its members and the community, resulting in increased member enrollment and retention.
• Consistent, Superior member service and satisfaction will result in continued growth in membership, programs and special services.