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About the Role
Lifeguards create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck, and in surrounding areas.
Responsibilities
- Enforces all pool safety rules, implements pool emergency procedures, and aids swimmers when necessary.
- Completes incident reports and treats injuries.
- Instructs participants in swim classes and implements the YMCA of the USA and YMCA Buffalo Niagara swim instruction program.
- Responsible to meet or exceed swim program enrollment targets.
- Is alert, friendly, and responsive to swimmers, parents, and co-workers.
- Records pool temperature, pool chemical qualities, documentation of swim lesson skill achievement, and attendance.
- Ensures proper usage of pool equipment, such as lane lines and emergency equipment.
- Follows department protocol to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces.
- Maintains the cleanliness and organization of program/work areas.
- Maintains all required certifications and attends all staff training sessions to practice skills and learn program standards.
- Carries out other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard certification.
- American Red Cross, American Heart Association or HSI certification in Professional Rescuer or Lifeguard CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen Administration.
Skills
- Lifeguarding
- CPR/AED
- First Aid
- Oxygen Administration
- Swim Instruction
Location
- Buffalo Niagara
Work Type
- Part-time
- Flexible scheduling
Benefits
- Complimentary YMCA Buffalo Niagara membership
- Discounted program fees
- Y Retirement Fund’s 403(b) plan
- 12% employer-paid retirement contribution
- Paid sick leave
- Leadership development opportunities
- Ongoing training
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
About the Company
- YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a mission-driven environment.
- YMCA Buffalo Niagara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- YMCA Buffalo Niagara is an equal opportunity employer.