Lifeguard

To represent the YMCA personally, professionally and in a manner in accordance with the mission and goals of the YMCA.  The Lifeguard I, under the supervision of the Aquatics/Assistant Aquatics Director(s), provides a safe aquatic environment for the members, non-members and program participants

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Keep safety as a first priority.  Emphasize personal safety and emotional well being of all staff, volunteers, members and program participants.
• Be alert/attentive so as to prevent accidents.  Respond quickly, intelligently, and decisively and in accordance with YMCA established emergency and accident management procedures.
• Must have considerable ability as a swimmer plus skills in rescue work, resuscitation and First Aid.
• Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas, ensure a safe and positive environment.
• Enforce all pool rules in a consistent, courteous and fair manner.  Educate family users of the purpose and need for the rules as a professional.
• Administer First Aid and CPR as required and fill out appropriate forms.
• Take and record chemical readings as scheduled.
• Assist with pool preparation and set up for the next shift, including equipment handling and pool chemicals
• Must demonstrate communication skills.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Current YMCA/American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent.
• Current American Red Cross First Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and Oxygen, or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete the facilities Lifeguard test within.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to perform a minimum of a 300 yard continuous swim.
• Must be able to swim 25 yards, dive to a depth of 10 feet and bring a 10 pound brick to the surface and then swim another 25 yards with no arms  in under 1min. 40 sec.
• Must be able to perform any American red Cross/YMCA Lifeguarding rescues at any time.
• Must be able to react quickly and efficiently to any emergency situation.
• Must be able to work in hot, humid conditions.  Must be able to work in a chlorine based swimming pool
• Must be able to maintain constant surveillance and concentration on the pool area for prolonged periods of time.