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Lifeguard

Ymcabham

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company seeks a Lifeguard who will be responsible for supervising aquatic activities ensuring the safety of patrons. Candidates should hold a current Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Certification and demonstrate maturity and dependability. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service while adhering to specific guidelines.

Qualifications

  • 15 years of age or older required.
  • Some previous experience is desired.
  • Must be mature and dependable.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise swimming activities and enforce safety rules.
  • Maintain cleanliness in and around the aquatic facility.
  • Respond to emergencies and report injuries to supervisors.

Skills

Customer service skills
Leadership skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to supervise
Ability to organize

Education

Current Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Certification
CPR for the Professional Rescuer/1st Aid, AED, Lifeguarding

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Youth Center - Birmingham, AL
Salary Range: $14.00 Hourly
Description

GENERAL FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for supervising the aquatic facility and/or aquatic activities to secure and ensure the safety of all those involved. The lifeguard also maintains all areas in and around the aquatic facility. These duties will be performed while practicing the “Y” values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

  • Know and enforce aquatic rules, procedures, policies, and guidelines.

  • Wash deck, maintain cleanliness and keep deck free of obstructions.

  • Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas.

  • Take and record chemical readings.

  • Dress appropriately for guarding duties – YMCA lifeguard shirt, swim suit (red, black or navy), name tag, whistle, fanny pack.

  • Responsible for dealing with patrons’ concerns and needs in a professional manner.

  • Report problems and violations to the supervisor.

  • Handle equipment as assigned.

  • Arrive on time to begin shift.

  • Take ownership of the pool and responsibilities.

  • In the event of an absence, find a substitute and inform the supervisor as soon as possible.

  • Secure pool facility at the close of business and when the pool is not in use, inspect aquatic facility when opening pool for any problem areas.

  • Maintain cleanliness of aquatics activity/area/facility.

  • Report injuries to the supervisor and fill out the required and appropriate forms.

  • Attend all scheduled staff meetings.

  • Take directions from Head Lifeguards and/or Aquatics Coordinator.

  • Be knowledgeable of and promote branch programs and membership.

  • Perform check of all safety/emergency equipment at start of scheduled shift & alert management of any issues.

  • Perform other duties as assigned/required.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

The effectiveness of this position can be measured when the various job segments are being met, the areas mentioned above are kept sanitary and clean and Member’s satisfaction regarding building cleanliness and sanitation is high.

Employees and volunteers who do not directly supervise children and teens will:

  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children and teens.

  • Attend required abuse risk management training annually.

  • Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

  • Adhere to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Certification

  • Some previous experience is desired.

  • Must be mature and dependable

  • Must be 15 years of age or older.

GRADE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Maintain a YMCA or Red Cross certification in the following: CPR for the Professional Rescuer/1st Aid, AED, Lifeguarding

  • Reasoning ability, able to follow instructions

  • Customer service skills

  • Able to prioritize and multitask

  • Leadership skills

  • Basic problem solving skills

  • Ability to provide feedback

  • Ability to supervise

  • Ability to organize

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Able to stand, bend, squat, push, pull and reach over head

  • Lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds

  • Able to work in/outdoors in different temperatures

  • Must be able to swim 300 yards monthly

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