HVYMCA SONJ Swimming Program Lifeguard

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopewell Valley YMCA is seeking a part-time Lifeguard to maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool and surrounding areas. This role emphasizes a welcoming, respectful atmosphere and quick response to emergencies in line with YMCA policies and the “safe-in-six” model.

Responsibilities include active surveillance, applying safety rules, conducting chemical tests, maintaining records, attending trainings, and helping connect members to YMCA programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16.
• Certifications: Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
• Knows and reviews emergency procedures and responds immediately per YMCA policies.
• Maintains safety rules for pool and aquatic area.
• Keeps accurate records as required by YMCA and state health dept.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures necessary equipment is available.
• Checks pool for hazardous conditions on arrival.
• Performs chemical testing when not guarding and acts accordingly.
• Identifies and celebrates successes of members and program participants.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguard

CPR/AED

First Aid

Emergency Oxygen

Job description

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the Y community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe-in-six” model; completes related reports as required
• 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
• Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action
• Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service training
• Performs other duties as assigned

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Relationships
• Communication
• Developing Others
• Inclusion
• Quality Results

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.
• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

Sundays

December - May

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Position Lifeguard

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 16
• Certifications: Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration
• Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent
• Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards

Location Hopewell Valley YMCA

Payrate $18 - $20 per hour

About the Organization Our Mission
The Hopewell Valley YMCA is a charitable organization dedicated to building a healthy spirit, mind and body, through programs which promote good health, strong families, youth leadership and community development. YMCA's are open to men, women and children of all ages, abilities, races and religions.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Close Date

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