Keeps the pool and surrounding area safe, and appropriately responds to emergencies that may occur. Responsible for keeping various aspects of the pool area in order, including the office, equipment room and deck. Presents a positive, enthusiastic, and caring attitude to a diversified population of members and staff. Knows and exhibits the YMCA mission through programs that strive for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Demonstrates the ability to exercise mature judgment and tact, and can work well with members, staff, and volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum 16 years of age.

2. Current Lifeguard Certification

3. Current Y-approved CPR/AED

4. Current and valid work permit

5. Demonstrates customer service skills

6. Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.

7. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

8. Reliable transportation to work

WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. You must maintain the level of physical and mental readiness required for certification.

• This position regularly requires the ability to stand or sit maintaining alertness for several hours at a time. This position may require bending, leaning, and kneeling on an occasional basis. This position may also require light physical activity such as filing. Must be able to lift swimmers of various sizes and weights, following lifeguard certification guidelines, when responding to emergencies.

• Fingerprints will be taken upon commencement of employment or when employee becomes 18 years of age and will be submitted to the Association Office human resources department prior to beginning the first day of work/age 18. Employees may be rechecked every two years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

2. Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.

3. Create a welcoming environment by greeting members and learning their names.

4. Utilize Listen First and motivational interviewing to listen to members and participants and manage through conflict.

5. Demonstrate the Character Counts values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff by building and maintaining effective, positive relationships with members, participants and staff.

6. Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth, specifically supporting efforts in annual giving campaign and outreach programming.

7. Keep full attention on the pool and its occupants at all times

8. Must guard with a staff who is at least 18 years old.

9. Enforce all pool rules consistently, including preventing incidents by regulatinglap lanes to ensure swimmers are in the appropriate lanes and that all are welcome to swim.

10. Maintain the aquatics equipment and areas, including the office and supply areas with a high attention to cleanliness and safety.

11. Completes all required trainings and re-certifications in a timely manner

12. Completes records as required including pool inspections, accident/incident reports, participant statistics and other details as instructed by your supervisor.

13. Arrive on time for your shift, with your uniform and rescue equipment worn and ready to use in case of an emergency.

14. Commit to working your scheduled shifts as outlined in the scheduling policy, or finding subs unless otherwise directed by your supervisor.

15. Report any facility problems or concerns to management, including rescue equipment, fitness equipment and other pool environmental issues.

16. Promote the Y’s Aquatics programming and familiarize yourself about what we offer to members.

17. Prohibited: No electronic devices, including cell phones, Air Pods, etc., are allowed.

18. Complete all other duties as assigned by your supervisor

YMCA LEADER COMPETENCIES

: Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Support fundraising.

: Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Build rapport and relate well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listen for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Take initiative to assist in developing others.

: Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another. Embrace new approaches and discover ideas to create a better member experience. Establish goals, clarify tasks, plans work, and actively participate in meetings. Follow budgeting policies and procedures and report all financial irregularities immediately. Strive to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

: Pursue self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrate an openness to change and seek opportunities in the change process. Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Have the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; use best practices and demonstrate up-to- date knowledge and skills in technology.

While all competencies are significant the following are critical to the success in this position:

• Relationships

• Communication

• Decision Making

• Inclusion

• Developing Others

• Innovation

• Quality Results

• Functional Expertise

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 29 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Lifeguard: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Watsonville, CA 95076 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Watsonville, CA 95076: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person