Aquatics - Lifeguard

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is seeking a Lifeguard to supervise swimming activities and protect swimmer safety across our aquatic facilities. The role offers a flexible schedule with part-time and full-time shifts and the chance to gain CPR‑AEd certification through our program.

You will enforce pool rules, respond to emergencies, perform first aid and CPR as needed, and help with water testing, cleaning, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age and able to swim.
• Outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups.
• Be attentive, reliable, and a proven problem solver.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Administers first aid and CPR as needed; rescues swimmers in distress.
• Evaluates safety conditions and initiates emergency action as required.
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water quality for safety.
• Supervises cleaning of the pool and related facilities and assists with chemical testing.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Relate to participants

Attention & reliability

CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Job description

Job Description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Position : Lifeguard Salary : $15.2 0 per hour

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job. We will provide lifeguard /CPR-AED certification classes. You will have a rewarding career. Flexible work schedule with part-time and full-time shifts , benefits, and growth . You will become part of a high functioning team that will help you learn skills throughout your career. You will make a difference everyday keeping individuals safe!

About the Job

The Lifeguard position supervises swimming activities at the Y’s aquatic facilities and protects the safety of all swimmers by preventing accidents and by responding to an emergency quickly and efficiently to minimize the danger to those involved. Some of the exciting tasks you will do as a Lifeguard include but are not limited to:

• Enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
• Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and adds chemicals to pool.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be 16 years of age and able to swim.
• Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups.
• Must be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, and a proven problem solver.
• Prefer CPR and First Aid certifications.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be 16 years of age and able to swim.
• Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups.
• Must be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, and a proven problem solver.
• Prefer current lifeguard certification.
• Prefer CPR and First Aid certifications.

Working Conditions:

• Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YMCA Lifeguarding.
• Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more.
• Swim 500 yards.
• Tread water for two minutes. (Legs only)
• Retrieve training victim from bottom deep end.
• Active victim rescue with tube.
• Passive victim rescue with tube.
• Backboard victim.
• Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance.

Benefits:
Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; paid time off/sick leave, numerous professional development opportunities.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility :

Protects the safety of all swimmers by preventing accidents and by responding to an emergency quickly and efficiently to minimize the danger to those involved

Supervisory Responsibility:

X No Supervisory responsibility

¨ Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision)

¨ Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel

¨ Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees

¨ Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees

Organizational Structure:

Job title to which this position reports: Aquatic Director or Assistant Aquatic Director or Aquatic C oordinator

Job titles directly reporting to this position: None

Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Reports to work on time, in uniform, and is ready to work when the shift starts

Ensures that all appropriate equipment is available

Checks area for hazardous conditions at the beginning of shift

Knows and practices the proper emergency procedures

Enforces the rules; explaining the reasons behind the rules, as well as the danger infractions present. Reports persistent problems to the supervisor

Keeps members/participants from congregating on walk areas that may present safety issues; not tolerating recklessness or rough play

Makes neat and clear entries in required logs

Outdoor pools – clears all swimmers during electrical storms

Other duties as required

Customer Service Standards:

Staff Engagement:

Performs secondary duties and provide information to deepen the member’s knowledge of the Y and program offerings

Greets each member with a warm smile

Enforces aquatics rules with respect and care

Offers aquatics knowledge to enhance member experience

Facility Excellence:

Is prepared and attentive to my surroundings

Ensures that the aquatics area an all equipment are clean and in proper working condition

Show:

Welcomes all program participants within their first two weeks of class

Is an “aquatics ambassador” that enhances the member experience

Mission Advancement

Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.

Community - Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Relationships - Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Communication - Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Operational Effectiveness

Decision Making - Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Quality Results - Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth

Self Development - Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

Emotional Maturity - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships

Functional Expertise - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience:

Must be 16 years of age

Right to Know

Facility Orientation/Aquatic Policy

Emergency Procedures

Preventing Child Abuse

Backboard Training

Adult, child, and infant CPR

Must obtain YMCA certification within the first year of employment

* Jr. Lifeguards may be hired in jurisdictions that allow it. These positions will be graded with regular lifeguards, but paid slightly lower wages. A Jr. Lifeguards may not guard alone. As soon as s/he reaches 16 years of age, must take YMCA Lifeguard Crossover

Position requires ongoing progress towards Leader Certification

Working Conditions:

Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YMCA Lifeguarding

Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more

Tread water for two minutes. (Legs only)

Retrieve training victim from bottom deep end

Active victim rescue with tube

Passive victim rescue with tube

Backboard victim

Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance