Certified Lifeguard Job Edwardsville area,Illinois USA,Sports/Fitness/Wellness

Description

Position Summary

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively find ways to connect them to one another and the Y community.

Hiring for current and summer openings.

Our Culture

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 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.

Essential Functions

Maintains active surveillance of the pool area

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

Knows, understands, and consistently 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 as needed

Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving

Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action

Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants

Attends all staff meetings and in-service training

Performs other duties as assigned

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum age of 16, 15 with a worker's permit

Certifications:

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date

Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness

Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards

Lifeguard certification may be provided upon employment

Work Environment & Physical Demands

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.

YMCA Competencies (Leader/Team Leader) Mission Advancement

Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration

Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness

Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth

Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

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