Lifeguard
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Supervise the Aquatics facility and activities taking place within it securing the safety of all.
Maintain a safe, clean and organized environment in and around the Aquatic facility
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess updated American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (or YMCA Lifeguard) and First Aid Certification as well as American Red Cross CPR for the Profession Rescuer w/AED.
Minimum age 16 (if under 18 must provide working papers)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Follow all CDC and DOH guidelines as they apply to the program
- Maintain a safe, clean Aquatics facility at all time by constant surveillance of and care for the facility – Squeegee the deck, disinfect specific areas and tidy up equipment and supplies to prevent injury or illness
- Stay Focused – ABSOLUTELY NO READING, EATING, CELL PHONE USE, ETC. when members are in the pool/sauna/hot tub
- Dress appropriately: YMCA issued Lifeguard shirt, whistle and an appropriate bathing suit must be work at all times
- Report to work at least 10 minutes before your shift. Be courteous to your coworkers and members – we all have things to do and people to see
- Perform First Aid and/or CPR within the RCYMCA when necessary
- Follow and enforce all rules and procedures set forth by the RCYMCA Code of Conduct and the Aquatic Facility Rules
- Report any problems to the Aquatics Director, Camp Director, Assistant Aquatics Director, Assistant Camp Director or other Department Directors
- Record and take chlorine & PH tests at appropriate times. Notify the Aquatics Director, Maintenance Director or Organization Director of any abnormal or unsafe results
- Record facility usage for the pool and spa areas
- Record any First Aid Treatments
- Read and follow Emergency Procedures outlined in the Aquatics Safety Plan and the RCYMCA Safety Plan
- Set up pool for daily activities
- Perform proper opening, closing and cleaning tasks
- Have knowledge about swim classes and other programs
- Find replacement for yourself when you cannot work – Fill out Sub Forms
- Organize smooth flowing lap lanes. Circle swimming must be enforced when 4 or more people are in a lane
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings and participate in any training or workshops