Lifeguard

DeKalb Health; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free Y membership

Job summary

The Lifeguard role at the YMCA of Edina is a part-time position responsible for supervising the aquatics area, preventing accidents, and responding to emergencies to keep swimmers safe. You will monitor open swim, water exercise, swim lessons, and lap swimming, creating a positive pool experience in line with YMCA policies.

Qualifications: minimum age 15; current lifeguard certification; BLS/CPR/AED; Oxygen Administration within 45 days; strong swimming and emergency response skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 15.
• Current nationally accredited lifeguard certification (applicable for body of water being guarded).
• Current BLS/CPR + AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications.
• Certification required within 45 days of hire: Oxygen Administration.
• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
• Ability to communicate with all ages and levels of swimmers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the aquatics area to prevent accidents and respond to emergencies.
• Create a safe, enjoyable pool atmosphere in line with YMCA policies.
• Oversee activities including open swim, water exercise, swim lessons and lap swimming.
• Attend monthly in-service trainings.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

First Aid

BLS/CPR + AED

Oxygen Administration

Strong swimming

Tools

None

Job description

• Location 7355 York Ave South,Edina, MN, 55435,United States
• Job Category Aquatics
• Employee Type Part-Time 1-19

Contact information

Description

The YMCA is seeking Certified Lifeguardskeep swimmers safe, respond with confidence, and create a fun, positive pool experience for all. We offerflexible schedule, free Y membership and more with this fun role at the Y!

The salary for this position starts at $16.50 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

1. Job Summary:

The Lifeguard is responsible for supervising the aquatics area to prevent accidents, assist swimmers, and respond to emergencies. Create a safe, enjoyable and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and satisfaction in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures. The Lifeguard will oversee multiple activities including but not limited to open swim, water exercise, swim lessons, and lap swimming.

2. Essential Functions:

• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area/body of water, know/review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately.


• Perform first aid when necessary and complete appropriate incident/accident reports.


• Know, understand, and consistently communicate policies and guidelines for the pool, body of water and whirlpool.


• Attend monthly in-service trainings.

3. Relationships:

This position reports to the Aquatics Director/Aquatics Supervisor who reports to the Branch Community Leadership. The incumbent interacts regularly with their supervisor, staff, volunteers, and participants.

4. Qualifications:

Required

• Minimum age of 15.


• Current nationally accredited lifeguard certification (applicable for body of water being guarded).


• Current BLS/CPR + AED for the Professional Rescuer annually and First Aid certifications.


• Certification required within 45 days of hire: Oxygen Administration (cannot guard until certification is complete).


• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.


• Detect noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere in the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodations.


• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodations.


• Demonstrated ability to recognize swimmers in need of assistance.


• Demonstrated ability to recognize, respond and remedy unsafe situations.


• Ability to communicate with all ages and levels of swimmers


• Ability to work with diverse populations and ages.


• Dedicated to member safety and the mission and philosophy of the YMCA

5. Work Conditions:

• Ability to pass lifeguard water test.


• Must be able to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.


• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.


• Ability to perceive, identify and respond to signs of distress.


• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.


• Observe all areas of the pool with clear vision.


• Perform all needed rescues and survival skills.


• Be able to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue, including swimming quickly, supporting adult body weight while swimming as far as 50 feet, and removing adult body weight from the pool.


• Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.


• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.

6. Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association’s success.