Lifeguard

POSITION SUMMARY: 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe-in-six” model. 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
• Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Values -Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
• Community -Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Decision Making-Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another
• Inclusion-Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 18
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
• Current YMCA lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding and obtain YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within 60 days of hire
• Oxygen Administration certification (required within 30 days of hire)
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards

Physical Demands:

• Ability to pass lifeguard water test
• Must be able to remain alert
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations

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