Lifeguard

**_PAID Lifeguard Certification Training. $200 sign on bonus_**

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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 **creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

**JOB FUNCTIONS**:

- 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, water safety, swim lessons and birthday parties.
- 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.
- Fiscal Responsibility

None
- Supervision of Personnel

None
- Facility/Housekeeping Responsibilities
- Properly test water for chemical balance and record at assigned times. Report any problems immediately to Head Lifeguard.
- Check all safety equipment at the beginning of the shift, reporting any problems in writing to supervisor.
- Follow daily maintenance schedule as assigned including hosing deck, brushing down pool walls, cleaning staff office, reporting all problems in writing to supervisor.
- Maintain highest level of cleanliness in pool area.
- Interdivisional/Community/Volunteer Responsibility
- Demonstrate the character values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility at all times

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 16 years old
- Current Lifeguard certification in Ellis and current certification in CPR, First Aid, AED and O2, or willing to train.
- Must be able to perform all physical tasks of a Lifeguard as well as lift an adult male from the pool onto the pool deck.
- Complete program specific and employee orientation training by required timeline.