Lifeguard

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Responsible for participation in team work with other lifeguards and monitoring various pools to ensure safe operations.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

• Communicate and promote the YMCA mission, goals and objectives to employees, volunteers and the community at large.
• Serve in an advisory capacity to insure a safe aquatic environment is maintained at the YMCA aquatic facility.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Maintain current adult, infant and child CPR, AED and Lifesaving certifications.
• Ensure that all swim programs and classes are carried out according to Heart of the Valley YMCA Association standards.
• Ensure that all chemicals are balanced and maintained on regular bases.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Perform routine maintenance of the pool and surrounding areas to ensure cleanliness.
• Responsible for any other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or Waterfront Coordinator.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE/PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Willingness to carry out the mission of the YMCA and its programs.
• Knowledge of generally accepted YMCA programs and YMCA management practices and principles.
• Ability to provide leadership to all staff and volunteers associated with the YMCA.
• Ability to maintain all personal certifications needed to serve in this position.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to see that all business and safety records and procedures set up by the corporation are completed accurately within the defined time schedule.
• Ability to interpret as well as adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and utilize initiative, ability to be organized and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Work to continue personal competency through education, outside literature, seminars, etc.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Current lifeguard certification with First Aid. Cross-over to American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Current CPR/AED certification. Cross-over to American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer required within 60 days of hire.
• Current emergency oxygen certification preferred. Certification required within 60 days of hire. Cross-over to American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Experience in aquatic facility management and pool operations is preferred.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Able to work as a team leader and builder/member.
• Has a leadership presence in all situations.
• Able to work with diverse populations.
• Professional appearance and behavior.
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Able to research, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Positive attitude.
• Adhere to drug free, tobacco free workplace policy.
• Desire to work in a YMCA setting in accordance with the YMCA mission.