Overview

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Lifeguard maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that promotes the general safety of all swimmers.

Responsibilities

Maintain constant surveillance of pool area using systematic scanning techniques while maintaining a rescue ready position.
Responding to emergencies and rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning
Performing first aid procedures
Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
Develop and maintain a culture and emphasis on first-class customer service with the staff. Respond to user, parent, and/or customer complaints, questions, issues, or inquiries promptly.
Maintain developmental assets and core values emphasis in all program areas.
Maintain and expand training skills and credentials for the benefit of the organization as a whole, and the YMCA Movement.

Qualifications

16 years of age or older
Completion of lifeguard training
Strong attention to detail required as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with many interruptions, handling multiple tasks in a calm and responsible way, always affirming the member (e.g., scan and smile, nod, wave while answering the phone, if alone).
Ability to demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, and the desire to work with all ages, especially children
Must be able to show initiative in the absence of supervision
Must be able to visually see all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility
Must be able to adequately hear noises and distinguish distress signals

Benefits

YMCA Membership
Discounted Programs
12% Employer Retirement Contribution
Paid Sick Time

Posted Salary Range

USD $210.00 - USD $385.00 /Wk.

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