Lifeguard

Qualifications

• Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent
• Current Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standard
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
• Child abuse prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment, Oxygen Administration, and Y Leader training within 30 days of hire date

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 at the YMCA of Youngstown-Davis Family YMCA creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area, guarding from lifeguard chair or patrolling at edge of pool deck.
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe-in-six” model; completes related reports as required.
• Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, responsibilities and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area as described in the Aquatic Staff Manual.
• Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state health department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
• Keep Aquatic area clean and decks free from clutter
• Attends staff meetings, in-services and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintains positive relations with patrons and other staff. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.

• Inclusion
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Emotional Maturity

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.