Lifeguard

YMCA; Clover (SC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Upper Palmetto YMCA is seeking a Lifeguard (Part Time) to supervise swimmers, administer First Aid, and enforce pool rules in a safe, welcoming environment. The role reports to the Aquatics Director and supports branch activities and events as needed.

The position requires current lifeguard certification, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to perform rescues. A professional demeanor and strong communication skills are essential for interacting with members and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Current nationally recognized Lifeguard Certifications or must complete ARC Lifeguard within 120 days of hire.
• Current certifications: Professional CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens; Oxygen administration within 60 days if not current.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and a professional image.
• Ability to perform rescues and respond quickly in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of facility patrons and maintain constant pool surveillance.
• Enforce all facility policies, rules and regulations.
• Respond to patron inquiries and provide branch information as needed.
• Inspect the aquatic facility daily and report unsafe conditions and equipment.
• Complete records on attendance, water chemistry, incidents, and accidents.
• Maintain positive relationships with members, participants, and staff.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Conduct maintenance as assigned and keep the pool area safe and welcoming.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Emergency response

Tools

Lifeguard Certification

CPR & First Aid

Oxygen administration

Job description

Lifeguard-Part Time

POSITION SUMMARY: Part Time

Under supervision of the Aquatics Director or Head Lifeguard and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the lifeguard is responsible for supervision of swimmers during recreational and fitness swims; administers First Aid, exercises control of the swimmers and maintains all safety and sanitation procedures according to the policies of the Upper Palmetto Aquatics Department and State Swimming Pool Operations Codes. The Lifeguard will assist the Aquatic Director with various branch activities such as special events and other activities that occur on various occasions.

• Responsible for the safety of facility patrons
• Maintains a constant surveillance of the pool area
• Enforces all of the facility’s policies, rules and regulations
• Responds to patron inquiries and concerns as well as provides branch information as needed
• Inspects the aquatic facility on a daily schedule and reports unsafe conditions and equipment to supervisor.
• Completes records and reports regarding the following:
  • Patron attendance
  • Water chemistry
  • Incidents and accidents
• Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff
• Participates in all staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Conducts aquatic facility maintenance as assigned
• Maintains a safe, clean, well-supervised pool area that welcomes participation
• Team work is promoted and demonstrated
• Communicates aquatics programs, rules and regulations
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Maintain appropriate relationships with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations by employees, volunteers, and consumers.
• Report all suspicions or allegations of abuse immediately to their supervisor.
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 15years old
• Must have a current nationally recognized Lifeguard Certifications to include: AmericanRed Cross, YMCA, ILTP Ellis, Starguard, and Boy Scouts of American LifeguardingCertification. If not American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified, must complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard course in the first 120 days of employment.
• Current certification in the following:
  • Professional CPR
  • First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Administering Emergency Oxygen (If you do not currently have this certification, must obtain within 60 days of hire)
• Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA.
• Walking, carrying, sitting, seeing, hearing, crouching, lifting (25 pounds), pushing, kneeling, standing and speaking
• Must be able to accomplish the following:
  • Remaining alert, with no lapses of consciousness
  • Sit for extended periods including in an elevated chair
  • Communicate with others immediately when responding to an emergency
  • Hear noises and distress signals
  • Observe all assigned areas of the pool or water park
  • Perform all needed rescues, resuscitation and survival skills
  • Think in abstract, solve problems, make quick decisions
  • Have adequate memory skills
  • Act swiftly in an emergency