Lifeguard

Essential Functions

This person will play an important part in the work that we do each day. In addition to all other duties as assigned, this role will:

• Ensure a safe environment within a given aquatics area by maintaining a high level of alertness, conducting area patrols, and localized emergency assistance
• Actively work to prevent incidents related to aquatic programming and areas.
• Serve as a certified first responder at a given Y site and actively administer first aid or other emergency procedures.
• Grow the water safety skills of program participants, members, and the general community.
• Provide individual and group instruction as needed.
• Provide participants with a fun and safe atmosphere that fosters learning and personal development of the Y's core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Organizing and maintaining instructor lesson plans, lifeguard checklists, administrative paperwork, and attendance.
• Actively engage children in participation while showing patience, respect and understanding for each child.
• Serve alongside membership and wellness as one of our key customer-facing roles.
• Ensure the safety, well-being, and enjoyment of all aquatics programs for all who walk through our doors.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED or within one year of anticipated graduation
• Additional years of professional experience or a Rank of E-5 or better may be used in lieu of education requirements where permitted
• Earn, hold, and maintain CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certifications within 60 days of start
• Be able and willing to administer CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2
• At least 1 year of customer-facing experience (e.g. team manager, retail lead, customer service)
• Be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-work swim test as a condition of employment
• Exhibit a strong sense of conviction and responsibility, while demonstrating sound decision-making skills

Leadership Competencies

• Community - Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
• Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
• Relationships - Builds rapport, relates well to others, and uses relationships to create small groups/communities
• Communication - Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively
• Quality Results - Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• We are proud to be a champion of diversity and an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to:
• Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods of time.
• Move around the work environment independently.
• Communicate via computer, multi-line phone, and smartphone.
• Push, pull, or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time.
• The noise level in the work place is usually moderate, but may vary based on a number of external factors.