Lifeguard

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lifeguard (LG) while on duty is responsible for his/her zone. The primary responsibility of all aquatics employees is to ensure a safe and friendly environment for all participants. This includes ensuring the safety of participants while they are in the pool area, including the hot tub area. The lifeguard is responsible for the general maintenance and cleanliness of the pool/s and hot tub and all problems should be reported to a supervisor. Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring that their certifications in lifeguarding, CPR-PR, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, and AED stay current.

KNOW HOW

The LG must be alert and enthusiastic and portray a professional and positive mental attitude incorporating YMCA philosophies and goals into the job. The LG will be able to relate positively to a variety of people, including other staff and patrons. The LG will be responsible for recognizing potentially dangerous situations, tactfully enforcing rules as needed and responding immediately and appropriately in an aquatic emergency.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Practices preventative lifeguarding: Maintains constant surveillance of pool area using the 10/10 scan.
• Oversees all activities in the pool, ensuring the safety of all participants in and around the pool area.
• Serves as a Primary Responder in case of injury, accident or illness and is knowledgeable about emergency procedures.
• Reports injuries or incidents and completes appropriate and required Accident or Incident Form.
• Refrains from other duties such as testing chemicals, storing equipment, etc., while actively guarding. Additional duties should be completed prior to or after actively guarding or during a shift rotation when there is a short break from actively guarding. Keeps the pool area clean and orderly; monitors locker rooms.
• Enforces aquatic rules and policies.
• Exhibits a professional attitude at all times and assesses physical limitations of patrons, monitors behavior in the pool, and tactfully enforces all rules. Signals for assistance when needed.
• Responds to non-aquatic emergencies as needed.
• Monitors the hot tub and enforces hot tub rules.
• Maintains all aquatic equipment by ensuring proper use and storage on a daily basis.
  Reports any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool to immediate supervisor.
• Tests pool water temperature and chemical levels daily, reporting any concerns to a supervisor.
• Supports and follows YMCA policies and decisions and answer members questions about the YMCA

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Be on time and in uniform for each shift. Uniform consists of a one-piece bathing suit, lifeguard shirt, solid color shorts, and whistle.
• Anyone with long hair must have it pulled back, out of the face.
• Ornamentation which pierces the skin is a safety hazard and may not be worn while on duty.
• Follow proper rotation protocol.
• Secure qualified substitute lifeguard when needed with prior approval of supervisor.
• Participate in random and scheduled lifeguard drills successfully.
• Attend regular in-service staff meetings and yearly Association in-services.
• Follow all of the facility rules as an example to participants.
• All other reasonable duties as assigned that meet work experience and training by supervisor.