Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:

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. Conducts swim classes and lessons.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lifeguard:

• 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 Related reports as required.
• Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• 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 state Health Department code.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
• Perform chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action.

Swim Instructor

• Conducts individual and group swim lessons.
• Engages parents in the achievements of their swimmers.

Other:

• Attends all staff meetings and training as required.

YMCA CORE VALUES:

Caring: Demonstrates a sincere concern for others, for their needs and well-being. Shows compassion, forgiveness, generosity and kindness.

Honesty: Tells the truth, and demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness through actions that are in keeping with stated positions and beliefs. A person of integrity and fairness.

Respect: Treats others as they would like to be treated. Values the worth of every individual, including themselves. Shows acceptance, empathy, self-respect and tolerance.

Responsibility: Does what is right. Accountable for their choices of behavior and actions and promises. Shows commitment, courage, good health, service, professionalism and citizenship.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Models the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.

Operational Effectiveness: Assists in the development of plans and manages best practices through engagement of teams. Holds themselves accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Continually strives for improvement and the pursuit of personal/professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 16 years old with a high school diploma or GED.

2. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.

3. Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding.

4. Ability to maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness.

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
• Must be able to remain alert.
• 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.
• Ability to work in a chlorine environment.
• Ability to work in high humidity.

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $18