Lifeguard

Job Summary

This position is responsible for direct supervision, control, and safety of participants during recreational, fitness, and instructional swimming. Must be at least 16 years old and obtain necessary certifications upon hire.

Special Skills or Equipment Required

• Effective communication and human relations skills
• Passive and active listening skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Physical endurance to sit and stand for extended periods
• Alertness to monitor the environment and swimmers' wellbeing
• Ability to perform a rescue

Physical and/or Mental Requirements

• Physical endurance to sit and stand for extended periods indoors or outdoors
• Maintain continual physical endurance for 15-30 minutes of aerobic activity
• Alert at all times

Job Duties

• Provides direct supervision and maintains high safety standards during recreational, fitness, and instructional swims
• Role models all aspects of SMART pledge
• Creates a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or violates the code of conduct
• Maintains cleanliness of deck and locker rooms
• Keeps the deck clear of equipment and puts equipment in its proper place
• Fulfills opening and closing procedures
• Engages in positive public relations with members
• Maintains an air of professionalism at all times
• Wears staff uniform while on duty
• Fulfills emergency procedures and administers first aid
• Reports for duty as scheduled, at least ten minutes before pool opening

Key Leadership Competencies

• Inclusion
• Communication and Influence
• Critical Thinking
• Program and Project Management
• Emotional Maturity
• Functional Expertise

Qualifications

• Broad overview of the YMCA as it operates as a local, national, and international movement preferred

Pay

$15.45/hr - $16.05/hr

Schedule

Shifts vary

Benefits

Not specified

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Schedule

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Benefits

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EEO/DFWP

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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