Lifeguard Lead at Black Mountain YMCA

1 week ago


Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States YMCA of Western North Carolina Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lifeguard Lead to join our team at the YMCA of Western North Carolina. As a Lifeguard Lead, you will be responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. You will create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist Aquatics Supervisor with recruiting, orientation, and on-site training of new lifeguard staff.
  • Display a professional, courteous, and tactful demeanor at all times. Always strive to display a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Perform and document drop drills and aquatic quick checks for the aquatics team.
  • Continuously exhibit honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, reliability, flexibility, maturity, and good decision-making skills.
  • Attend and assist in all required aquatic staff training and meetings.
  • Accurately complete and submit all safety and maintenance records concerning the pool area and usage of the pool as outlined in the Lifeguard Manual.
  • Inspect and maintain all emergency equipment (Shepherd's Crooks, ring buoys, rescue tubes, etc.) and other pool equipment; inform the Aquatics Supervisor and/or Properties Director immediately of necessary equipment repairs. Maintain and document inventory of first aid and training supplies.
  • Observe all areas of the aquatic area, including pool decks, water surface, and pool bottom.
  • Always champion the YMCA culture, continually provide outstanding customer service, and strive to develop committed members and program participants.
Requirements
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Must have a minimum of 24 months of lifeguarding experience.
  • Must be able to work weekend and evening shifts.
  • Must hold and maintain current certifications in the following:
    • Lifeguard
    • CPR for the Professional Rescuer
    • Standard First Aid
    • Emergency Oxygen Administration - O2
    • Automated External Defibrillation - AED
    • Blood Borne Pathogens and Darkness to Light (within 90 days)
    • Darkness to Light
    • Lifeguard Instructor and WSI or YMCA Swim Instructor certifications are preferred
Physical Aspects of the Job

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment.
  • Remain alert without lapses in consciousness for extended periods of time.
  • Lift 50+ lbs. from the floor and 200+ lbs. in rescue situations.
  • Sit for extended periods of time, including in an elevated chair.
  • Ascend and descend ladders.
  • Communicate verbally with good voice projection and clarity.
  • Hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment.
  • Observe all areas of the aquatic area, including the pool deck, water surface, and pool bottom.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Bend or stoop to reach various height levels.
Benefits

Full-time employees receive medical, dental and vision insurance, group life insurance and long-term disability paid by the Y; short-term disability, term life insurance and dependent life insurance is available for purchase; generous paid time off, retirement plan with employer contribution of 12% of salary (subject to eligibility requirements), free YMCA membership, free afterschool childcare and summer day camp and program discounts.

The YMCA of WNC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.



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