Lifeguard

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This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community
through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Lifeguard is responsible for upholding safety rules, Y policies, accident prevention and emergency response at the Streator YMCA pool. This position functions as a part-time position and hours vary depending on the season.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:

- Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
- Responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures; completes related reports as required.
- Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
- Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
- Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
- Performs all secondary duties in a timely manner as required for each shift.
- Performs all lifeguard duties, including ability to lift people out of pool, perform CPR, scan pool to ensure safety of participants.
- Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
- Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and for the duration of the shift.
- Performs basic chemical testing when required for shift and takes appropriate action.
- Attends Staff meetings and training as scheduled.
- Other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director.

**YMCA COMPETENCIES**:

- Mission Advancement:_ Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
- Collaboration:_ Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
- Operational Effectiveness:_ Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
- Personal Growth:_ Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Must be 16 years of age.
- Certifications: CPR, AED, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens. (obtain within 60 days of hire)
- Holds a current Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
- Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
- Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with Red Cross standards.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

**WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:

- Work is performed in an indoor aquatics environment.
- Must be able to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
- Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
- See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods at a time are required, as well as, the ability to hold breath under water when necessary.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (preferred)
- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person