Lifeguard- Cook County YMCA

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Part-time Regular Leader Cook County, Grand Marais, MN, US

9 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $16.00 To $17.60 Hourly

Job Title:

Lifeguard

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Type: Part-Time

Reports to:

Aquatics and Membership Coordinator

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
• Paid time off (Accrue 1 hour of paid time off for every 30 hours worked)
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
• Team member referral program
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities
• Employee assistance program
• Growth and development opportunities
• Leadership certification and related training offered andencouraged

Summary/Objective Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. This is a part time position.

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 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.

Essential Functions

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• 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.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.
• Values:
  Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values
• Community:
  Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
• Inclusion:
  Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
• Relationships:
  Build rapport and relate well with others
• Developing Others:
  Take the initiative to assist in developing others
• Decision-Making:
  Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another
• Change Capacity:
  Demonstrate an openness to change, and seek opportunities in the change process.

Supervisory Responsibility This position will not have any supervisory role.

Work Environment This position operates in and around a pool area.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift a person off the bottom and out of the water.
• Perform all skills required for Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications.
• Comfortable in the water.
• While performing duties of this job, employee is frequently required to stand; walk;…