Overview

As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. As a key member of the Aquatics team, this position supervises daily pool activities for patrons and is responsible for proactive communication and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents. The purpose of this position is to provide a safe environment for members and program participants.

Job Skills / Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Model the YMCA character values
• Minimum age of 16
• Current lifeguard certifications required (including Jefferson County Board of Health if required)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Previous lifeguard and/or swim instructor experience preferred
• People centered, service oriented
• Team player with personal commitment to the YMCA Mission, Philosophy, & Character Development Values

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold the Mission of the YMCA
• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures
• Completes all related reports as required by the YMCA of Greater Louisville
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area
• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the local Health Department code
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving
• Performs chemical testing as required by the Aquatics’ Director
• Attends all staff meetings and training as required by the Aquatics’ Director
• Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff
• Maintain all certifications as required to keep the Lifeguard certification current
• Work all assigned shifts and/or follow appropriate substitution policies
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings as required by the Aquatics’ Director

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to pass lifeguard water test
• Must be able to remain alert
• Work in a wet/humid environment and come into contact with chlorine
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations
• Environment may include indoor and/or outdoor pool conditions
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Noise level-High

STATUS: Part-time, Non-Exempt

STARTING SALARY: $15.00/hour opening shift only

Additional Information / Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Benefits: Community Wide YMCA Membership