Life Guard

ROCKLAND COUNTY YMCA

YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION OUTLINE

NON-EXEMPT JOB DESCRIPTION

AS OF MARCH 2021                                                               GRADE LEVEL:   III

TITLE: Lifeguard                                                                     ASSOCIATION: Rockland County YMCA

                                                                                                  DEPARTMENT: Aquatics

SUPERVISOR: Aquatics Director/Camp Director

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Supervise the Aquatics facility and activities taking place within it securing the safety of all.

Maintain a safe, clean and organized environment in and around the Aquatic facility

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess updated American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (or YMCA Lifeguard) and First Aid Certification as well as American Red Cross CPR for the Profession Rescuer w/AED.

Minimum age 16 (if under 18 must provide working papers)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow all CDC and DOH guidelines as they apply to the program
• Maintain a safe, clean Aquatics facility at all time by constant surveillance of and care for the facility – Squeegee the deck, disinfect specific areas and tidy up equipment and supplies to prevent injury or illness
• Stay Focused – ABSOLUTELY NO READING, EATING, CELL PHONE USE, ETC. when members are in the pool/sauna/hot tub
• Dress appropriately: YMCA issued Lifeguard shirt, whistle and an appropriate bathing suit must be work at all times
• Report to work at least 10 minutes before your shift.  Be courteous to your coworkers and members – we all have things to do and people to see
• Perform First Aid and/or CPR within the RCYMCA when necessary
• Follow and enforce all rules and procedures set forth by the RCYMCA Code of Conduct and the Aquatic Facility Rules
• Report any problems to the Aquatics Director, Camp Director, Assistant Aquatics Director, Assistant Camp Director or other Department Directors
• Record and take chlorine & PH tests at appropriate times. Notify the Aquatics Director, Maintenance Director or Organization Director of any abnormal or unsafe results
• Record facility usage for the pool and spa areas
• Record any First Aid Treatments
• Read and follow Emergency Procedures outlined in the Aquatics Safety Plan and the RCYMCA Safety Plan
• Set up pool for daily activities
• Perform proper opening, closing and cleaning tasks
• Have knowledge about swim classes and other programs
• Find replacement for yourself when you cannot work – Fill out Sub Forms
• Organize smooth flowing lap lanes. Circle swimming must be enforced when 4 or more people are in a lane
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and participate in any training or workshops

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