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Job Title: Lifeguard
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Part-Time/Full-Time
Reports to: Aquatics Director
Summary/Objective
Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.
Essential Functions
YMCA Competencies
Supervisory Responsibility
This position will not have any supervisory roles.
Work Environment
This position operates in and around a pool area. Sometimes the floor will be slippery or the working environment will seem humid.
Physical Demands
The employee is required to perform all skills required for Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications. While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; feel; reach with arms and hands. Employee must be able to talk, taste, smell, and see (both near and far). Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. Lifeguards must be able to remain alert and focused on all pool-related activities, remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, as well as hear and distinguish distress signals. Required abilities include the ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision, perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue, and communicate verbally by projecting one’s voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
Travel
Travel is not required for this position.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part time or full-time position. The pool is open seven days a week and hours will depend on the requirements of the aquatics department.
Required Qualifications/Experience
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Ability to instruct swim classes
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Part-time
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Work Location: In person
Part Time
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$25k-29k (estimate)
05/12/2024
09/08/2024
superiorymca.org
SUPERIOR, WI
50 - 100
1888
MICHAEL KRAFT
<$5M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Our Cause: We are a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. Thats why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors in... 10,000 communities to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Who We Are The Y is the nations leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. What We Do The Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the nations health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Our Impact The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities. Every day our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
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