Early Morning Lifeguard

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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 and procedures. Completes related reports as required. 
• 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. 
• Walks the perimeter of the pool scanning the bottom before taking over the lifeguard stand. 
• 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.  
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Minimum age of 15 
• Certifications:  
  • CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen  
• Current YMCA or ARC Lifeguard or equivalent 
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness 
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities 
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships 
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups respecting social and cultural diversity and to maintain appropriate boundaries 
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards   

Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.