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Outdoor Lifeguard
$24k-28k (estimate)
Part Time | Civic & Environmental Advocacy
3 Weeks Ago
YMCA of Greater Kansas City is Hiring an Outdoor Lifeguard Near Parkville, MO
A Y lifeguard monitors the safety of members and visitors within the pool areas while upholding the Y's core values. Starting at $14.50/hr
PAID Lifeguard Training
$150 Sign-On Bonus*Become a Lifeguard AND Swim Lesson Instructor, earn $15/hr!Let us know in your application/interview if you are interested in both positions.
No Prior Experience Required.Other YMCA employment benefits
PAID Lifeguard Training
$150 Sign-On Bonus*Become a Lifeguard AND Swim Lesson Instructor, earn $15/hr!Let us know in your application/interview if you are interested in both positions.
No Prior Experience Required.Other YMCA employment benefits
- Ongoing training and recertification
- Free YMCA membership to all YMCA centers
- Flexible schedules
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Sign On Bonus is for new associates and is paid in two increments after the first paycheck.
- Models the core values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility; implements character development and the YMCA core values in all programs and all aspects of center operations.
- Continuously scan the pool (every 10 seconds), whirlpool and sauna areas, checking for safe conditions.
- Must maintain high level of alertness at all times.
- Staff may be videotaped for safety audit purposes and ongoing training.
- Will be required to complete 2 hours of in-service training a month.
- Position may require environment changes (outdoor to indoor, humid environments).
- Will be required to participate in ongoing training that will be held during operational hours (operational mannequin drops, pool safety checks, CPR checks).
- Enforce all posted rules and any other rules that are required to ensure the safety of all participants.
- Must constantly watch the pool and have a rescue tube, whistle, emergency button, and supplemental oxygen barrier mask ready and available at all times, actively scanning 10 x 10. Lifeguard is not to do secondary duties in place of scanning their zone of protection.
- Make sure that the pool deck is free of clutter and perform all maintenance duties assigned by Aquatic Director.
- Test pool chemical levels and report changes to Aquatics Director immediately.
- Fill out all Y accident and incident reports completely and turn into the Aquatics Director.
- Responsible for opening and closing procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining the continuity of lap swim and moving participants accordingly.
- Must be able to be a team player with all staff.
- Must notify appropriate staff of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must have a current nationally recognized Lifeguard Certification, such as the following, or be willing to achieve certification
- YMCA Lifeguard 6th ED
- ARC (American Red Cross)
- Starguard
- Jeff Ellis and Associates (special facilities or deep water)
- Boy Scouts of America
- Must have current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen from one of the following organizations or be willing to achieve certification.
- American Health and Safety Institute
- Emergency Care and Safety Institute
- American Red Cross
- Able to pass a physical competency consisting of the following
- Tread water for 2 minutes.
- Swim 250 yards without stopping using a variety of specific strokes.
- Swim to the bottom of a 9-12 foot pool.
- Sprint 25 yards, retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool, tread water with the object for 1 minute, climb out of the pool without using a ladder or other assistance.
- Perform 100 chest compressions on a mannequin.
- Perform pass and rescue skills.
- Able to work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.
- Sensitivity to individuals representing a variety of family, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Part Time
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
SALARY
$24k-28k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/18/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/10/2024
WEBSITE
kansascityymca.org
HEADQUARTERS
KANSAS CITY, MO
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
FOUNDED
1860
TYPE
Private
CEO
JOHN MIKOS
REVENUE
$5M - $10M
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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About YMCA of Greater Kansas City
YMCA of Greater Kansas City is a charitable organization that conducts family, spiritual, social and physical well-being programs for Christians.
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