Lifeguard

YMCA Southcoast
JOB DESCRIPTION 
Job Title: Lifeguard 
Job Family: Aquatics

Position 
Summary:  
Maintains a  safe,  welcoming  environment  &  healthy conditions in the swimming pool,  on the deck, and in the surrounding  areas.  Creates a positive & responsive atmosphere promoting patron safety and engagement.  Essential Functions: 
•  Maintains constant  surveillance of the pool and the pool areas.
• Maintains current  knowledge of  all emergency  procedures  within pool and pool  area.
• Responds  to emergency  situations  immediately  in accordance  with YMCA policies and
procedures;  provides timely  and accurate  reports  and follow-ups.
• Knows,  understands,  and consistently  applies health and safety  rules, policies, guidelines for the pool  and pool  area.
• Conveys information  on programs  and schedules to members.
• Maintains accurate  records required  by YMCA and state  agencies.
• Perform  equipment  checks and ensure  availability of  required equipment
• Perform  chemical  testing  as prescribed;  take immediate  corrective  action  as needed.

YMCA Competencies: 
Mission and Community Oriented:  Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values.  Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.  Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.  
People Oriented:  Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations.  Builds rapport and relates well to others.  Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.  Takes initiative in developing others. 
Results Oriented:  Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members.  Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.  Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another.  Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.   
Personal Development Oriented:  Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships.  Pursues self-development that enhance job performance.  Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process. 
Qualifications:
• Minimum age of  15 years
• CPR for the Professional  Rescuer w/AED (infant/child/adult) & Basic First Aid Certifications
• Current  Certification  YMCA Lifeguarding  OR Red Cross Lifeguarding  Certification  and
• Attainment  of  YMCA Lifeguarding  certification  within 90 days of  hire or as soon as class is offered in the Association.
• Ability to achieve Oxygen Administration  certification  within 30 days of hire.
Ability to maintain  certification  level of physical  and mental  alertness.

Physical Demands:
• Ability to react  to emergency  situations  by quick movements,  strenuous  activity,  and on occasion  assist  or lift  persons  in distress  of  varying weights. 
• Required to remain alert  to dangerous  situations  while sitting,  standing,  or walking for various lengths of time
• Ability to communicate  verbally across distances  in a noisy  environment.