Assistant Lifeguard

YMCA of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego is hiring an Assistant Lifeguard to support pool safety and participant supervision at multiple North and East County locations in San Diego.

Paid certification training is offered to hired candidates, with flexible weekday and weekend shifts across several YMCAs.

Qualifications

• Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (must crossover to YMCA within 6 months).
• Current CPR PRO/AED from one of: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Current First Aid certification (First Aid for Public Safety Personnel within 11 months) from ARC/AHA/ASHI.
• Current O2 certification from ARC/AHA/ASHI.
• Must pass written and practical skills exam prior to duty.

Responsibilities

• Practice preventative lifeguard techniques at all times.
• Maintain full view of your area and ensure safety within 180 degrees.
• Scan area every 5 to 10 seconds and respond within 10 seconds.
• Remain within 2 feet of the pool at all times and perform rescues as needed.
• Report hazards to the Director immediately and educate participants on rules.
• Participate in scheduled and random lifeguard drills and administer First Aid/CPR as necessary.
• Work effectively with others in alignment with YMCA 4 Core Values.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

CPR PRO/AED

First Aid Certification

O2 Certification

Job description

Overview

Assistant Lifeguard

Not certified? No problem! GET CERTIFIED AT THE Y!

We offer paid certification training to candidates who have been hired!

Hiring Locations:

North County – Mottino Family YMCA (Oceanside) - Must be available for at least 2 weekdays and 1 weekend day

North County – Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA (Encinitas) - Must be available for 15-20 hours per week

North County – –Rancho Family YMCA (Rancho Peñasquitos ) - Must be available for at least 2 weekdays and 1 weekend day

East County –Cameron Family YMCA (Santee) - Must be available from 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm, or 2pm-6pm and must be okay with working at the Davis YMCA in La Mesa

East County – McGrath Family YMCA (Spring Valley/Rancho San Diego) - Must be available on weekdays from 9am-3pm

If you do not see the location you are looking for in the list above, that is because the location is not currently hiring for this position.

Responsibilities

• Practice preventative lifeguard techniques at all times to include but not limited to the following:
• Positioned to have full view of the area of responsibility above and below water surface
• Area of responsibility not greater than 180 degrees
• Scan area of responsibility every 5 to 10 seconds
• Must have contact with victim within 10 seconds
• Remain within 2 feet of the pool at all times
• Perform appropriate rescues
• Report any hazards or problems to Director immediately
• Educates participants regarding rules and regulations of pool area
• Participate in scheduled and random lifeguard drills
• Administer First Aid and/or CPR as necessary
• Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents, and the physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• Ability to adequately observe participant’s activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age
• Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (must crossover to YMCA within 6 months)
• Current CPR PRO/AED and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Current First Aid certification (First Aid for Public Safety Personnel within 11 months) and must be from one of the following certifying organization:
• American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Current O2 certification and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Must pass written and practical skills exam prior to duty

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $17.75 - USD $18.00 /Hr.