Lifeguard

*ACTIVELY HIRING*

Now hiring Professional Lifesavers! The best way to respond to a rescue is to prevent it from happening in the first place!

Join our team of Lifeguards as we work to prevent incidents and protect those that come into our pool areas. A true Professional Lifesaver!

Currently looking for Lifeguards available:

• Weekdays
• Weekends

Summary: To provide and enforce a safe atmosphere for all participants utilizing the swimming pool facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Preventing accidents both in the water and on the immediate deck through the enforcement of the pool rules established by the YMCA.
• Performing an appropriate rescue and providing emergency care for an accident victim.
• Filling out an incident report on any incident.
• Abiding by the YMCA’s policies, rules and regulations as set forth by the YMCA.
• Finding a qualified substitute from within the staff in the case of illness and informing the Aquatic Director.
• Checking all pool rescue and first aid equipment for safety and report any supplies that are low.
• Keeping deck and pool area clean and neat at all times. Hose deck when necessary.
• Opening and closing the pool, and for using the robot properly, according to the procedures given in the aquatic staff handbook.
• For being familiar with the current brochure and pool schedule.
• Position yourself as needed to best guard the current pool situation. Life guarding is done primarily from the guarding chair. Guards may stand or walk around the deck area if the situation dictates. Guards will not guard from the white chairs or by the pool office. Guards will position themselves around the pool as needed; do not sit or stand together.
• Be on time and wear the proper uniform. Proper uniform includes swim suit, a guard shirt, and with a whistle, a hip pack, and a rescue tube.
• Being strict but tactful in enforcing pool rules. Enforce all pool rules consistently.
• Use whistle only when necessary. The signal to clear the pool is one long sharp whistle blast.
• Remain vigilant and assure the pool is constantly monitored.
• Communicate effectively with patrons and coworkers.
• Conduct swim tests and mark as required by department policy and ensuring that only those who pass are allowed in the deep end.
• Adding and removing lane lines and/or safety lines as needed.
• Reporting any immediate causes for concern to the proper personnel in a timely manner. Less urgent matters may be recorded on log sheets or communicated to supervisors.
• Maintains an acceptable level of physical fitness as necessary to maintain all required certifications.
• Attending staff training sessions and meetings monthly.
• Properly clocking in and out to record the hours worked.

Effect and End Results:

• All pool patrons, regardless of skill or experience, will be greeted and feel welcome and safe.
• Programs will be enhanced through regular training, evaluation, and communication between lifeguards, patrons, and other YMCA staff.
• Lifeguards and their names will be easily identifiable during all programs.
• The overall quality of the YMCA and its programs and services will be viewed as excellent by more members and guests, leading to higher satisfaction and participation rates.