Lifeguard - Hamilton YMCA

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Title:

Lifeguard - Early AM

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Starting Pay Rate: $13.00 hourly

Status:
Part Time

Department:
Aquatics

Reports to:

Aquatics Director

This position is responsible for opening the pool by 5:00 AM on the weekdays

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director and in accordance with the Christian mission and purpose of the Great Miami Valley (GMV) YMCA Association, the Lifeguard is responsible for the safety and well‑being of all facility members and program participants in pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room and locker areas.

OUR MISSION:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

OUR IMPACT:
To strengthen our community by providing opportunities to serve children, individuals, and families in a safe environment which encourages all to live healthy lives and to exhibit positive character values such as faith, caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

• Flexible work schedule
• Free memberships
• Program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons, and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings (after vested) and optional 403B retirement savings plan.

• Enforces all pool rules to promote a safe environment for all participants and members.
• Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
• Examines injured persons and administers First Aid or CPR, utilizing training, medical supplies, and equipment.
• Activates Emergency Action Plan and contacts emergency medical services in case of serious injury.
• Inspects equipment such as lane lines, lifeline, barbells, and chair lift for safety hazards, damage, or wear.
• Take out/puts in equipment such as lane lines, lifeline, stairs and ladders as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of facility.
• Files incident reports of any injury or rescue.
• Cautions participants of unsafe behaviors.
• Consistently responds to emergency preparedness drills, including but not limited to Red Ball Drills, Timmy Drops & silhouette drops.
• Maintains current certifications at all times.
• Able to maintain emotional control and composure in turbulent, challenging, and changing conditions.
• Engages in active and healthy lifestyle to promote personal well‑being and exemplifies all characteristics of active living.
• Attends all required trainings, in-service meetings, and branch meetings (90% attendance required).
• Provides excellent member experiences to all participants and members through classes and events.
• Supports all branch and association‑wide membership retention and engagement initiatives.
• Actively supports membership sales initiatives.
• Supports and promotes annual campaigns efforts within branch and across association.
• Organizes special events for participants and families.
• Covers all schedules shifts and/or finds substitute coverage for 100% of scheduled shifts.
• Tests and records chemicals of all pools during allotted time frames within shifts. Report to director/coordinator if chemicals are out of safety range.

Mission Advancement:
Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund‑raising.

Collaboration:

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness:
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed…