Lifeguard Early AM Opener

Lifeguard – Part Time

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director or Head Lifeguard and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the lifeguard is responsible for supervision of swimmers during recreational and fitness swims; administers First Aid, exercises control of the swimmers and maintains all safety and sanitation procedures according to the policies of the Upper Palmetto Aquatics Department and State Swimming Pool Operations Codes.

The Lifeguard will assist the Aquatic Director with various branch activities such as special events and other activities that occur on various occasions.

• Responsible for the safety of facility patrons
• Maintains a constant surveillance of the pool area
• Enforces all of the facility’s policies, rules and regulations
• Responds to patron inquiries and concerns as well as provides branch information as needed
• Inspects the aquatic facility on a daily schedule and reports unsafe conditions and equipment to supervisor
• Completes records and reports regarding patron attendance, water chemistry, incidents and accidents
• Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff
• Participates in all staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Conducts aquatic facility maintenance as assigned
• Maintains a safe, clean, well-supervised pool area that welcomes participation
• Promotes and demonstrates teamwork
• Communicates aquatics programs, rules and regulations
• Other duties as needed

• Must be at least 15 years old
• Must have a current nationally recognized Lifeguard certification to include:
  American Red Cross, YMCA, ILTP Ellis, Starguard, and Boy Scouts of American Lifeguarding Certification. If not American Red Cross certified, must complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard course in the first 120 days of employment.
• Current certification in Professional CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and O2 (if not currently have, must obtain within 30 days of hire or at first available training)
• Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Must have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA
• Ability to walk, carry, sit, see, hear, crouch, lift (25 lbs), push, kneel, stand and speak
• Ability to remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness
• To sit for extended periods including in an elevated chair
• To communicate with others immediately when responding to an emergency
• To hear noises and distress signals
• To observe all assigned areas of the pool or water park
• To perform all needed rescues, resuscitation and survival skills
• To think in abstract, solve problems, make quick decisions
• To have adequate memory skills
• To act swiftly in an emergency

Internship

Full-time

Other

Wellness and Fitness Services

Base pay range: $10.00/hr - $10.00/hr

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Location:

Indian Land, SC

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