Lifeguard - Weekley Family YMCA

Position Summary

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool(s), on the pool deck(s) and in surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere promoting member safety and engagement, youth development and healthy living in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

• Knows and understands all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately and appropriately, in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
• Knows, understands, and consistently enforces safety rules, swim testing procedures, policies and guidelines for the pool(s) and aquatics area(s).
• Performs maintenance of the pool(s) and pool area(s) to assure high standards of safety and cleanliness; including vacuuming, cleaning pool deck, pool tiles and trash-pick-up.
• Performs pool chemical testing and maintains accurate records, as required by YMCA standards, policies and procedures and/or the state health department code.
• Performs daily equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available, as needed.
• Checks for pool hazards when arriving and continues to monitor risks to prevent accidents before they occur.
• Maintains all required certifications, in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures.
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings, as required by YMCA standards, policies and procedures and/or state health department code requirements. Minimum of four (4) hours in-service per month.
• Maintains vigilant surveillance of the pool and notices a potential victim in 10 seconds and reaches/effectively rescues within 20 seconds.
• Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff. Communicates rules and policies while being “firm, fair and tactful” and utilizing “Q-1-2” customer service technique.
• Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
• Meets timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance. Example includes but are not limited to Kronos Workforce Ready for review and approval of time sheets.

Welcoming – Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.

Nurturing – To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.

Hopeful – Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.

Determined – To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.

Genuine – To be honest and open in relationships with others.

• Minimum age of 16 years.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard Certification, American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or obtain YMCA Lifeguard Certification within 30 days of…