Full-Time Lifeguard- Cook County YMCA

Lake Superior YMCA; Grand Marais (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training opportunities

Parking

Job summary

The Lake Superior YMCA in Grand Marais, MN is seeking a part-time Lifeguard to maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas, and to provide a positive, engaging environment for members.

You will monitor activities, execute emergency procedures, complete required reports, and keep certifications current in line with YMCA policies.

The position offers generous benefits, opportunities for growth, and hours that vary with the aquatics schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16
• CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, Lifeguarding/First Aid certifications (YMCA or Red Cross)
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
• Knows/reviews emergency procedures and responds to emergencies per YMCA policies.
• Maintains positive relationships with members and staff.
• Maintains safety rules and guidelines for pool and aquatic area.
• Keeps accurate records as required by YMCA and health codes.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures equipment availability.
• Attends staff meetings and training; maintains current certifications.
• Completes additional duties as assigned; supports equity and diversity.

Skills

Lifeguarding

First Aid

CPR/AED

Tools

Lifeguard equipment

Job description

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Full-Time Lifeguard- Cook County YMCA

Full-time Regular Leader Cook County, Grand Marais, MN, US

Salary Range: $17.00 To $18.60 Hourly

Job Title: Lifeguard

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Aquatics Coordinator

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans
• Access to a MNsure Navigator
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts available
• Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
• Paid time off (About 120 hours/year and starting with 40 hours)
• Paid parental leave
• Subscription to the Calm app
• Bereavementleave
• Paid holidays
• Team member referral program
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities
• Growth and development opportunities
• Free parking
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

Summary/Objective Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. This is a part time position.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Essential Functions

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.
• Values: Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values
• Community: Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
• Inclusion: Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
• Relationships: Build rapport and relate well with others
• Developing Others: Take the initiative to assist in developing others
• Decision-Making: Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another
• Change Capacity: Demonstrate an openness to change, and seek opportunities in the change process.

Supervisory Responsibility This position will not have any supervisory role.

Work Environment This position operates in and around a pool area.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift a person off the bottom and out of the water.
• Perform all skills required for Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications.
• Comfortable in the water.
• While performing duties of this job, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to handle, or feel; reach with arms and hands. Employee must be able to talk, taste, smell and see (both near and far). Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch.
• Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
• Must be able to remain alert.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part time position. The pool is open seven days a week and hours will depend on the requirements of the aquatics department.

Travel

Travel is not required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum age of 16
• Certifications: CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid, and Oxygen (preferred)
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Successful completion of the Lake Superior Y’s Lifeguard Assessment prior to employment.
• Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Ability to instruct swim classes

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.

EEO Statement

The Lake Superior YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.