What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at GLOW YMCA, Inc.?
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.
General Functions
Under the direction of the Aquatics Director or Coordinator, the lifeguard 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
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
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.
EFFECT ON END RESULTS
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.
General Functions
Under the direction of the Aquatics Director or Coordinator, the lifeguard 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 constant surveillance of the pool area and is rescue ready at all times.
- Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. 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 at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action.
- Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
- Maintains an attractive and clean aquatic environment.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
- Minimum age of 17.
- Maintain CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
- Current YMCA lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification or Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding Certification.
- Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
- Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
- YMCA Child Abuse Prevention; Sexual Harassment; Blood Bourne Pathogens
- Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with NYS Health Department Requirements.
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.
EFFECT ON END RESULTS
- The YMCA will be recognized by the community as providing excellent service to all who walk through our doors or contact us by phone.
- The YMCA will effectively connect and build relationships with its members and the community, resulting in increased member enrollment and retention.
- Consistent, Superior member service and satisfaction will result in continued growth in membership, programs and special services.
Salary : $13 - $16