1.Job Summary:

The Lifeguard II is responsible for supervising the aquatics area to prevent accidents, assist swimmers, and respond to emergencies. The incumbent will create a safe, enjoyable, and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and satisfaction in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures. The Lifeguard II will oversee multiple activities including but not limited to open swim, water exercise, swim lessons, and lap swimming.

2.Essential Functions:

·Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area/body of water, know/review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately.

·Provide sight or sound supervision for lifeguards under the age of 18 in aquatic area when necessary.

·Provide shift direction to Lifeguard I team members.

·Assist with new team member on-boarding during lifeguard shift.

·Perform first aid when necessary and complete appropriate incident/accident reports.

·Know, understand, and consistently communicate policies and guidelines for the pool, body of water and whirlpool.

·Attend monthly in-service trainings.

3.Relationships:

This position reports to the Aquatic Supervisor/Aquatics Director who reports to the Association Aquatic Director or Association Aquatic Manager. The incumbent interacts regularly with their supervisor, staff, volunteers, and participants.

4.Qualifications:

Required

·Minimum age of 18.

·Current nationally accredited lifeguard certification (applicable for body of water being guarded).

·Current BLS and First Aid certifications and Oxygen Certification

·Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.

·Effective verbal communication skill to team members and participants.

·Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere in the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodations.

·See and observe all sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodations.

·Demonstrated ability to recognize swimmers in need of assistance.

·Demonstrated ability to recognize, respond and remedy unsafe situations.

·Ability to communicate with all ages and levels of swimmers

·Ability to work with diverse populations and ages.

·Dedicated to member safety and the mission and philosophy of the YMCA