Lifeguard-Day Shift

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Lifeguard I, under the supervision of the Aquatics/Assistant Aquatics Director(s), provides a safe aquatic environment for the members, non-members and program participants. Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the Y community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remain flexible to accommodate registration, departmental, and branch special events. Day Shift availability to accommodate the facilities 7 day a week schedule.
• Keep safety as a first priority. Emphasize personal safety and emotional wellbeing of all staff, volunteers, members and program participants.
• Be alert/attentive so as to prevent accidents. Respond quickly, intelligently, and decisively and in accordance with YMCA established emergency and accident management procedures.
• Must have considerable ability as a swimmer plus skills in rescue work, resuscitation and First Aid.
• Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas, ensure a safe and positive environment.
• Enforce all pool rules in a consistent, courteous and fair manner. Educate family users of the purpose and need for the rules as a professional.
• Administer First Aid and CPR as required and fill out appropriate forms.
• Take and record chemical readings as scheduled.
• Assist with pool preparation and set up for the next shift, including equipment handling and pool chemicals
• Must demonstrate communication skills.
• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Engaging Community