What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at Young Mens Christian Association of Wenatchee?
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions
- Performs lifeguarding functions as scheduled and within established standards.
- Responds immediately to emergencies in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures, taking action even when unsure whether a person is in immediate danger.
- Communicates in a positive and specific nature with members, participants, and other staff.
- Enforces pool safety standards and facility operational rules.
- Maintains accurate records as required by the Y, Washington State Health Department, and/or other local, state, or federal agencies.
- Knows, reviews, practices, follows, and makes recommendations to improve safety procedures and practices at the Y
- Deliver superior customer service to diverse groups of people of all ages from all social and economic segments of the community.
Other Position Functions:
- Participates in required YMCA training, meetings and events, including monthly Aquatic Staff Challenges.
- Maintains open communication with the Aquatic Team as well as other Y personnel and members.
- Assists in maintaining first aid and emergency equipment within established standards.
- Performs pool and locker-room checks, routinely picking up and cleaning as needed.
- Documents all accidents/ incidents per established YMCA policies and procedures and as required by law.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current CPR, AED, First Aid, and Lifeguarding certifications are required at the time of employment, as well as the ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
- Must be able to think in the abstract, solve problems, make quick decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and recognize the potential for danger or injury.
- The successful Lifeguard must be committed to the Wenatchee Valley YMCA mission - the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and the enhancement of developmental assets in children.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position performs their work in and around natatoriums.
- Must be able to physically perform program activities and respond to emergencies in and out of the water.
- Must have the ability to frequently stand and sit for extended periods, remain alert under conditions of high heat and humidity, and move safely to various locations, including entering and exiting an elevated chair.
- Must have the ability to see and hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Those who use hearing aids or other corrective devices for hearing or vision should be able to perform all rescue skills and emergency procedures without interruption to adjust or retrieve corrective devices.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Lifeguards ensure the safety of the Y, members, participants, and staff, including accident prevention, through safe maintenance of the pool, deck, and surrounding areas at the Wenatchee Valley YMCA in accordance with established YMCA policies and procedures.
Benefits:
Gym Membership, Employee Discounts, Job TrainingSalary : $20 - $23