Lifeguard, Pete White Wellness Center; YMCA

Lifeguard, Pete White Wellness Center (YMCA)

Job Title: Lifeguard I

Reports To: Aquatic Director

FLSA Type: Non‑Exempt

Location: Pete White Wellness Center (YMCA), Oklahoma City, OK

To provide for the welfare and safety of all participants in and around the swimming pool.

• Maintain current certification in CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid, renewed annually.
• Complete Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment, and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• Remain mentally alert to potential dangers and ensure the safety of all swimmers.
• Be physically capable of moving with both arms and legs and properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200‑pound person.
• Read, write, and perform basic math.
• Remain alert in humid and hot conditions.
• Move to various locations, including around the pool and the elevated lifeguard station.
• Communicate verbally, projecting voice over distances.
• Handle irate or complaining individuals without personalizing comments.
• Demonstrate and perform rescue and lifesaving skills.
• Provide rescue and emergency care for any accident victim and record incidents on report forms.
• Prevent accidents by encouraging safe practices within established procedures.
• Maintain skills necessary for preventive lifeguarding, water rescues, CPR, First Aid, and dry‑land accident care.
• Attend monthly in‑service training.
• Abide by Y policies, pool rules, and all applicable health codes.
• Arrive ten minutes before duty and be on deck five minutes prior to assigned shifts; track hours on a time sheet.
• Find a qualified substitute when needed; the Aquatic Director or Coordinator must approve substitutes.
• Perform daily pool maintenance duties, including pool attendance.
• Lock and secure all pool doors when the pool is closed.
• Attend all required training or certification events.
• Walk or sit on the deck during guard assignments, never remaining seated for more than five minutes. Maintain an authoritative presence while projecting a positive image of genuine concern for pool users.
• Wear rescue equipment, staff uniform, and whistle while on duty.
• Notify supervisor of broken or unsafe equipment and remove it from service until repaired; report specific problems to the Aquatic Director.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Aquatic Director to support corporate goals within the Y mission.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors, and volunteers.

Efficiency and safety of the aquatic department are measured by staff morale, effective coordination of programs, accurate record keeping, and a clean, attractive facility that enables positive public relations.

• Certified in CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid (training provided by the Y if needed).
• At least 16 years of age.
• YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent certification by another nationally recognized organization.
• Cooperative spirit that promotes caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, Y members, program participants, and the general public.
• Positive communication with pool patrons.
• Professional, alert, courteous, and tactful demeanor.
• Serious approach to job responsibilities and clear thinking in emergency situations.
• Strong water skills and top physical fitness.

Salary: Starting at $11.00 per hour

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