Lifeguard

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Summary

The lifeguard is responsible for upholding safety rules, Y policies, accident prevention and emergency response at YMCA pools.

Job Responsibilities

• All lifeguards must remain physically and mentally alert, taking a proactive approach to searching for distressed swimmers and hazards.
• Successfully communicate with youth and adults to enforce rules and schedules.
• Give clear directions in case of emergency.
• Keep schedule availability up to date. Report for duty with proper uniform -LG shirt, swimsuit, shorts/pants, whistle, hip pack – prior to start of shift.
• Perform your duty of emergency response, within current certification level, when medically necessary to patrons using the pool or Y facility.
• Maintain safety of pool environment by removing any hazards that could lead to injury in and around the pool and pool deck.
• Abide by Ohio State code for clean-up and removal of incidents of water contamination.
• Lifeguards will be assigned and responsible for cleaning the pool facility, vacuuming of the pool and all other duties assigned.
• Mandatory in-service training attendance required.
• Lifeguards must remain physically capable of completing the prerequisite swim test as prescribed by the American Red Cross or YMCA to ensure ability to respond to emergencies.
• All staff should demonstrate the YMCA core values (honesty, caring, respect and responsibility) in their daily work activities and while representing the YMCA.

Education/Experience Required

• At the minimum, some high school level education is required.

Training/Certifications Required

• The Ashtabula County YMCA will cover the expense of staff re-certifications so therefore staff will not be paid hourly to attend the re-certification course. Limitations regarding re-certifications are as follows:
  1. The YMCA will only cover the re-certification cost for staff that plan to remain with the YMCA for 6 months after re-certification.
  2. Staff not continuing employment with the Y are required to pay the cost of recertification.
• Current YMCA of the USA Lifeguard certification (valid 2 years) or American Red Cross Lifeguard certification (valid 2 years) or any other certification that complies with Ohio State Code.
• Current BLS for the Professional Rescuer for Aquatics (valid 1 year).
• Current Administering Emergency Oxygen (valid 2 year). Required for YMCA lifeguards and required within 90 days of date of hire for other lifeguard certifications.
• Current First Aid (valid 2 years).
• OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens training (annual in-service training).
• Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training must be completed within the first 90 days of employment and every 3 years thereafter.

Working Conditions

• Works indoors in adequate workspace with adequate temperatures, ventilation, and lighting.
• Outdoor work with a variety of settings and a variety of weather: outdoor pools, public beach, or for Y events.
• Works with average exposure to noise and disruptions. Works with above average stress.
• Normal exposure to dust/dirt.
• Subject periodically to irate individuals and stressful situations.

Physical and Mental Conditions

• Must be able to see, hear and verbally respond to students
• Required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, and hear.
• Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of appendages and torso to carry out job duties.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Light to medium work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with weights up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position.
• Must be able to endure long periods of work without a break.
• Work part of the time outdoors if applicable.

Effect on End Result

Provide a quality service environment that allows our members and program members to focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

General Sign Off

The employee is expected to adhere to all Ashtabula YMCA Policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the Ashtabula County YMCA Policies. I have read and understand the explanation and job description.

The Ashtabula County YMCA reserves the right to change this job description as conditions warrant.

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