Lifeguard-Daytime

Overview

YMCA Southcoast

Job Title:

Lifeguard

Job Family:
Aquatics

Position Summary:

Maintains a safe, welcoming environment & healthy conditions in the swimming pool, on the deck, and in the surrounding areas. Creates a positive & responsive atmosphere promoting patron safety and engagement.

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool and the pool areas.
• Maintains current knowledge of all emergency procedures within pool and pool area.
• Responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; provides timely and accurate reports and follow-ups.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies health and safety rules, policies, guidelines for the pool and pool area.
• Conveys information on programs and schedules to members.
• Maintains accurate records required by YMCA and state agencies.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure availability of required equipment
• Perform chemical testing as prescribed; take immediate corrective action as needed.
• Current daytime schedule is part time between the hours of 4:45am to 4pm

• Minimum age of 15 years
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer w/AED (infant/child/adult) & Basic First Aid Certifications
• Current Certification YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification
• Attainment of YMCA Lifeguarding certification within 90 days of hire or as soon as class is offered in the Association.
• Ability to achieve Oxygen Administration certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to maintain certification level of physical and mental alertness.

• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
• Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time
• Ability to communicate verbally across distances in a noisy environment.