Lifeguards Maryland Farms YMCA

Position Summary:

Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle TN, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard will responsible for maintaining all aquatic safety procedures, while providing a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience.

Essential Functions:

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Ensure safe and risk free environment at all times while meeting the individual needs of the participants

• Report to work on time, in uniform and at position when shift begins
• Check area for hazardous conditions upon arrival
• Safeguard lives of members and patrons
• Maintain Ellis & Associates lifeguard license
• Comply with Ellis & Associates’ standards to maintain his/her license
• Enforce facility rules in courteous but firm manner
• Keep swimming areas clean and ready for inspection at all times
• Secure area by locking all doors and access points when a lifeguard is not on duty
• Attend all required staff meetings/in-services

Qualifications:

Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA

An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service within our Centers

• Ability to remain alert, with no lapses in concentration; to sit for extended periods, including in an elevated chair; to move to various locations, including in and around an elevated chair; to communicate verbally, projecting voice across distances
• Ability to hear noises and see distress signals, to think in the abstract, solve problems, make decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise and remember
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Minimum 16 years of age; no lifeguarding experience required
• Demonstrate Intermediate swimming ability

   

Certifications Required:

• Before start of 1st shift: New Hire Orientation training
• Before first shift: First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and Emergency Oxygen.
• Before first shift: successfully complete Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program; obtain/maintain Ellis & Assoc. lifeguard license

The Ellis & Associates licensed lifeguard must comply with following standards to maintain his/her license:

• The Licensee must enforce and maintain the “10/20 second Protection Standard” at all times while performing lifeguarding duties.
• The Licensee must maintain his/her International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP) technical rescue skill competency at “test ready” levels at all times during the period of licensure.
• The Licensee must maintain his/her Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) Professional Rescuer CPR technical skill competency at “test ready” levels at all times during the period of licensure, including skills in adult, child, infant, and two rescuer CPR, AED and Oxygen administration.
•  “Test ready” signifies the mental and physical skill competency required to pass course skills examination for the ILTP.