Closing Lifeguard

YMC; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA Lifeguard role in Bath, ME focuses on safe supervision of the pool environment, enforcing rules, and responding to Emergencies with CPR and first aid in accordance with YMCA policy. The position requires vigilance, excellent communication, reliability, and the ability to work independently or in a team, including irregular hours and holidays.

Under the Aquatics Director, you will maintain rescue readiness, perform water quality checks when assigned, document incidents, and participate

Qualifications

• Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard and corresponding CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and Basic First Aid certifications.
• Redwoods training as assigned by the Aquatics Director (within 1 month of hire).
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and members.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with a customer service focus.
• Ability to work independently as well as within teams.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to details.
• Extremely reliable, dependable, and punctual.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated.
• Ability to use a computer for email, Internet, and any Y related software relevant to the position.
• Must be willing to work all open pool hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Maintains rescue readiness at all times with equipment and visibility.
• Position to protect entire assigned zone and ensure full area visibility.
• Avoid distractions and perform duties without personal interruptions.
• Aggressively scans the pool area and monitors patron safety.
• Enforces non-swimmer protection and safety rules; takes corrective action as needed.
• Clear the pool if unsafe and await remediation.
• Attend mandatory in-service training and staff meetings.
• Find coverage for shifts and notify supervisor as required.
• Perform off-scan duties such as water chemistry tests and incident documentation.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED certification

First Aid certification

Customer service

Effective communication

Reliability

Punctuality

Decision making

Initiative

Job description

Job Title: LifeguardFLSA Status: Non-Exempt YMCA Leadership Level: LeaderReports to: Aquatics Director/Aquatics Shift SupervisorOur Cause:The Y is a powerful association of men, women, and children of all ages and from all walks of lifejoined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community.With a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering asense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentialsneeded to learn, grow, and thrive. Anchored in more than 10,000 neighborhoods around the country,the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical present to not just promise, but deliver,lasting personal and social change.In today’s uncertain times, one thing remains certain – the Y is, and always will be, the builderof healthy, confident, connected, and secure children, families, and communities.Our Promise:We are the strongest when we promise to make sure everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, andthrive at the Y.We accomplish that when we value the diversity of everyone’s personal beliefs, respect the rightsto those beliefs, and we expect all to honor our core values of caring, honesty, respect, andresponsibility with one another — everything we do stems from that expectation.Position Summary:Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard is charged with effectively and safelysupervising the pool environment to prevent drowning and injuries by providing safety instructions,recognizing, and responding to emergencies, and rendering CPR and first aid in accordance with thepolicies established by the YMCA. These policies must be followed within the National YMCAguidelinesEssential Functions:1. Maintains rescue readiness at all times. Is in uniform holding a rescue tube with its strapacross chest, wearing sun protection and sunglasses (if outside), and carrying a whistle, a pocketmask, and gloves. Practices skills frequently to ensure readinessand confidence to render effective aid when necessary.2. Always positions to protect entire assigned zone of responsibility. Positions in an elevatedchair or platform or stands or patrols at the edge of the pool so that all parts of the assignedzone, including the bottom of the pool are visible. Moves to change position when any area ofassigned zone is not visible due to glare or obstruction. Performs a thorough check of assignedzone before taking position and after being relieved to make sure the bottom of the pool is clear.3. Is singularly focused and is never distracted by personal or secondary activities. This includestexting, talking on a cell phone, reading, eating, conversing unnecessarily, moving lane lines,conducting water quality checks, or cleaning up the deck while on scanning duty. Does not bring anypersonal items other than water and sun protection (when necessary) while on active duty.4. Aggressively scans entire area of responsibility. Is constantly vigilant to all patrons and toall activity on and below the water’s surface, on the pool bottom and on the pool deck.5. Constantly enforces non-swimmer protection & other safety rules. Identifies children marked asnon-swimmers or children who have not yet been marked and makes sure that all are in shallow waterand are protected. Takes immediate corrective action when swimmers, even experienced swimmers,break rules or engage in risky behavior. If warnings are not heeded, notifies manager or othersenior member of staff immediately.6. Clears the pool if the pool is unsafe. If for any reason, the above five core functions cannotbe fulfilled or if the pool is otherwise unsafe, the lifeguard is expected to blow his or herwhistle and clear the pool until the problem can be corrected.7. Attends all mandatory in-service training & staff meetings as required.8. Responsible for finding coverage. If unable to work a shift notify a supervisor via phone call.9. Performs “off scan” duties as assigned. Example of “off scan” duties include but are not limitedto, performs water chemistry tests as required, correctly documents, and takes appropriate actionbased on test results. Documents accidents and incidents completely, accurately and notifiesmanager within 24 hours of incident. Helps to keep pool area clean & tidy.10. Other duties as required.YMCA Leadership CompetenciesMission Advancement:• VALUES - Demonstrates in word and action the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, andresponsibility and a commitment to the Y’s mission, in all matters at all times.• COMMUNITY - Delivers the benefits of good health, strong connections, greater self-confidence,and a sense of security to all who seek it.Collaboration:• INCLUSION - Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promotingpractices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.• RELATIONSHIPS - Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and teamperformance to support the Y’s work.• COMMUNICATION - Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a trueunderstanding of the needs of the audience.Operational Effectiveness:• DECISION MAKING – Integrates logic, intuition, and sound judgment to analyze information toidentify greatest opportunities, make sound decisions, and solve problems.• QUALITY RESULTS - Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a mannerthat provides quality experiences.Personal Growth:• SELF DEVELOPMENT - Is dedicated to the improvement of own capabilities and demonstrates thisthrough the continual expansion of knowledge and skills.• EMOTIONAL MATURITY - Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.• FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at ahigh level of accomplishment.Qualifications:• Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard and corresponding CPR for the Professional Rescuer,A.E.D and Basic First Aid certifications.• Redwoods training as assigned by the Aquatics Director (within 1 month of hire)• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and members.• Effective interpersonal skills, with a customer service focus.• Ability to work independently as well as within teams.• Excellent organizational skills with attention to details.• Extremely reliable, dependable, and punctual.• Good decision-making skills.• Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated.• Ability to use a computer for email, Internet, and any Y related software relevant to theposition.• Must be willing to work all open pool hours, including holidays and weekends.• Must be at least 15 years of age.• Possess a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and ability to travel locally.Physical Demands:1. PhysicalStrength: Must have the ability to frequently move, lift, pull and push objects such as, boxes,supplies, pool equipment, and computers up to 50 lbs.Manual Dexterity: Must have the ability to operate equipment listed below and frequently performsimple manipulative tasks including typing, writing, and filing. Coordination: Must be able tocontinuously perform tasks requiring hand-eye coordination such as filing, opening/datestamping/posting of mail and stocking supplies.Mobility: Required to frequently sit for prolonged periods. Must be able to occasionally walk,stand, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, bend to floor, reach with hands/arms, climb stairs, and remainin uncomfortable positions at times for prolonged periods.Speech: Must be able to continuously articulate and communicate clearly and precisely wheninteracting with staff, professionals, vendors, and clients.Emotional Stability: Must be able to continuously deal effectively with stress created by busyphones, multiple tasks, noises, interruptions, and multiple priorities and work cooperatively aspart of the administrative team while maintaining a pleasant, professional demeanor.Job Specific Attributes: Must be able to demonstrate competency in all skills and activitiesrequired to obtain, maintain, and renew lifeguard, CPR, AED and first aid certifications throughthe American Red Cross or Y of the USA.2. SensoryVision: Must be able to continuously read small print and adjust focus.Hearing: Must be able to continuously hear normal sounds and voice patterns, receive verbalinstructions, answer a phone and communicate with others with some background noise.3. CognitiveConcentration: Must be able to continuously concentrate on moderate details with frequentinterruption.Attention Span: Must be able to frequently attend to tasks for up to 45 minutes at a time.Conceptualization: Must be able to frequently understand and relate to ideas, generally several ata time, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.Memory: Must be able to frequently remember verbal and written tasks.