Lifeguard

**_** Looking for applicants with weekday mid-day (10 AM - 6 PM) availability **_**

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**_YMCA will provide training if needed _**

**Requirement** Position is extended, upon successful completion of ELLIS Lifeguarding course**

JOB SUMMARY
- Program Responsibilities
- Arrive on deck, in uniform, ready to open pool promptly at scheduled time.
- Smile and greet members courteously
- Assist in planning, organizing and implementing a full composition of aquatic special events to include but not be limited to lap swim incentives and water walking incentives
- Monitor lap swimmers and designate fast or slow lanes when required.
- Explain class and pool procedure to program participants, enforcing all posted pool rules.
- Provide friendly courteous service to all members, clients and volunteers of the YMCA.
- Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor on appropriate forms.
- Wear appropriate lifeguard attire as requested by supervisor.
- Attend all staff meetings scheduled by supervisor.
- Secure ALL pool doors at the end of your shift unless properly relieved by another certified staff member
- Communicate to all program participants and all members all program and membership promotions.

**Requirements**:
**Specific Availability Requirement: Weekday availability between for scheduled shifts between 10 AM - 6 PM**

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/Physical Requirements (Minimum Mandatory)**
- Minimum 16 years old
- (YMCA will provide training if needed) Current Ellis Lifeguard certification and current certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED and O2
- Maintains "Test Ready" Standards
- Must be able to perform all physical tasks of a Lifeguard. Includes lifting adult from pool onto pool deck.
- Complete program specific and employee orientation training by required timeline.

**Requirement** Position is extended, upon successful completion of ELLIS Lifeguarding course