Lifeguard

Location: YMCA of the Suncoast Greater Palm Harbor Branch

Pay

$15.45/hr - $16.05/hr

About the role

This position is responsible for direct supervision, control and safety of participants during recreational, fitness, and instructional swimming.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Upon hire, Professional Rescue CPR or Basic Life Support, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Oxygen Administration (O2) certification required
• Upon hire, must complete Intro to the Ys Cause & Culture, Y's Way to Service & Engagement, and I Hear You: Service with CARE
• Within 30 days of hire, Child Abuse Prevention in and Aquatics Environment training required
• Within 90 days of hire, Foundations of Listen First required
• Certified Pool Operator, Life Guard Trainer and Get SMART preferred
• Must hold a current life guarding certification (Red Cross accepted, must cross-over to YMCA within 90 days or first available training)
• Broad overview of the YMCA as it operates as a local, national, and international movement preferred
• Must pass a swim and skills test annually
• Must show maturity and have the ability to relate to children and adults from all social/economic segments of the community

Skills

• Effective communication and human relations skills

Physical and/or Mental Requirements

• Must have the physical endurance to sit and stand for extended periods of time indoors or outdoors
• May be required to maintain continual physical endurance for 15-30 minutes of aerobic activity
• Gives and receives detailed instructions
• Assist with pool maintenance including pool covers
• Must be alert at all times
• Must possess auditory and verbal capabilities in order to monitor environment and swimmers wellbeing
• Must possess auditory and verbal capabilities to effectively communicate with swimmers and staff
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and physically able to perform a rescue

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision and maintains high safety standard during recreational, fitness, and instructional swims
• Role model all aspects of SMART pledge
• Create a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or may violate the code of conduct
• Keep supplies organized, maintain and clean facility and care for equipment
• Maintains cleanliness of deck and locker rooms
• Keeps the deck clear of equipment and puts equipment in its proper place
• Follows 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
• Knows all emergency procedures and is able to administer first aid
• Reports for duty as scheduled, at least ten minutes before pool opening
• Reports all serious incidents
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Serves as role model in pool safety

Key Leadership Competencies

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