Lifeguard

Description

• The Save Lives, Gain Skills Place
• Join the Y’s lifeguard team and be part of creating a community where water safety brings people together and saves lives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The lifeguard is responsible for the safety of all patrons in and around the pool area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• •Serve as a role model to members and Y staff and live the mission, vision and values of the YMCA movement.
• •Ensure safety of all participants by following aquatics best practices.
• •Adhere to and enforce aquatic rules and procedures consistently and fairly.
• •Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas to incumbent's lifeguard certification.
• •Wear rescue pack and tube at all times while on duty.
• •Must attend monthly In-Service trainings.
• •Maintain cleanliness of pool area when not performing primary duties.
• •Accurately record and submit incident reports as required.
• •Adherence to all policies and procedures of the Ann Arbor YMCA.
• •Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
• •Read and respond to all YMCA communications.

Our Culture:

Every day and in everything we do, we strive to create a culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing and determined for all our staff, members, program participants and volunteers.

Make this place your place for building a career with a purpose. Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS (ALSO CALLED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS OR KNOW HOW):

• •Must be at least 15 years of age.
• •Prior lifeguarding experience preferred.
• •Current Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, O2 and First Aid certifications is required.
• •Proficiency in swimming and safety skills is required.
• •Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, YMCA members, program participants and the general public.
• •Ability to relate with pool patrons in a positive manner.
• •Must be professional, alert, courteous, and tactful.
• •Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all staff and swimmers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• •Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively. Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person.
• •Physically able to see, hear, and communicate clearly.
• •Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• •Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• •Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• •Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• •Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• •Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• •Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency