Certified Lifeguard

Two Rivers YMCA; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership

Program discounts

Job summary

Two Rivers YMCA seeks a qualified Lifeguard to monitor pool safety and enforce rules, ensuring a secure environment for all swimmers. The role focuses on prevention, vigilance, and timely emergency response.

Responsibilities include rescues when needed, incident reporting, equipment checks, and coordinating with the Aquatic Director. Part-time position with limited hours, requiring reliable attendance and a professional appearance.

Qualifications

• Basic life saving and pool safety skills.
• Ability to enforce pool rules and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Prevent accidents by enforcing pool rules.
• Perform rescues and provide emergency care when needed.
• Complete incident reports.
• Ensure equipment is safe and stocked.
• Open/close pool and manage deck area.
• Maintain clean pool environment and proper attire.
• Coordinate with Aquatic Director and staff as required.
• Report concerns promptly to supervisors.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Emergency response

Education

Less than high school education with lifeguard training

Job description

*ACTIVELY HIRING*

Now hiring Professional Lifesavers! The best way to respond to a rescue is to prevent it from happening in the first place!

Join our team of Lifeguards as we work to prevent incidents and protect those who come into our pool areas. A true Professional Lifesaver!

Currently looking for Lifeguards available for:

• Monday through Friday (12pm-4pm)

Summary

To provide and enforce a safe atmosphere for all participants utilizing the swimming pool facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Preventing accidents both in the water and on the immediate deck through the enforcement of the pool rules established by the YMCA.
• Performing an appropriate rescue and providing emergency care for an accident victim.
• Filling out an incident report on any incident.
• Abiding by the YMCA’s policies, rules and regulations as set forth by the YMCA.
• Finding a qualified substitute from within the staff in the case of illness and informing the Aquatic Director.
• Checking all pool rescue and first aid equipment for safety and report any supplies that are low.
• Keeping deck and pool area clean and neat at all times. Hose deck when necessary.
• Opening and closing the pool, and for using the robot properly, according to the procedures given in the aquatic staff handbook.
• For being familiar with the current brochure and pool schedule.
• Position yourself as needed to best guard the current pool situation. Life guarding is done primarily from the guarding chair. Guards may stand or walk around the deck area if the situation dictates. Guards will not guard from the white chairs or by the pool office. Guards will position themselves around the pool as needed; do not sit or stand together.
• Be on time and wear the proper uniform. Proper uniform includes swim suit, a guard shirt, and with a whistle, a hip pack, and a rescue tube.
• Being strict but tactful in enforcing pool rules. Enforce all pool rules consistently.
• Use whistle only when necessary. The signal to clear the pool is one long sharp whistle blast.
• Remain vigilant and assure the pool is constantly monitored.
• Communicate effectively with patrons and coworkers.
• Conduct swim tests and mark as required by department policy and ensuring that only those who pass are allowed in the deep end.
• Adding and removing lane lines and/or safety lines as needed.
• Reporting any immediate causes for concern to the proper personnel in a timely manner. Less urgent matters may be recorded on log sheets or communicated to supervisors.
• Maintains an acceptable level of physical fitness as necessary to maintain all required certifications.
• Attending staff training sessions and meetings monthly.
• Properly clocking in and out to record the hours worked.

Effect and End Results

• All pool patrons, regardless of skill or experience, will be greeted and feel welcome and safe.
• Programs will be enhanced through regular training, evaluation between lifeguards, patrons and other YMCA staff.
• Lifeguards and their names will be easily identifiable during all programs.
• The overall quality of the YMCA and its programs and services will be viewed as excellent by more members and guests, leading to higher satisfaction and participation rates.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises members and participants as they experience the Two Rivers YMCA in aquatic area actives.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Less than high school education; up to 33 hours of training and/or experience for lifeguard certification.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to members, children, parents, and staff.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licences, Registrations

Complete background check, child abuse prevention training, blood borne pathogens, Lifeguarding ARC or YMCA, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED, First Aid Certification and other trainings as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must continue to meet minimum requirements for lifeguard swimming and abilities.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee frequently is exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Wage

$15/hr

Benefits

Part Time employees receive:

• YMCA Membership & Program Discounts: Free YMCA membership for employees and their families plus basic program discounts.