Lifeguard

YMCA Southcoast; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Southcoast is seeking a Lifeguard to maintain a safe and welcoming swimming environment and promote patron safety and engagement. You will monitor the pool and deck, enforce safety rules, and support members with information and program schedules.

You must hold current lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications, and obtain YMCA Lifeguarding within 90 days of hire; oxygen administration certification within 30 days may be required. This role is on-site at YMCA facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 15 years.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer w/AED (infant/child/adult) & Basic First Aid.
• Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding certification.
• attainment of YMCA Lifeguarding certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain Oxygen Administration certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool and pool areas.
• Know and apply emergency procedures within pool area.
• Respond to emergencies per YMCA policies with timely reports.
• Follow health and safety rules for pool areas.
• Inform members about programs and schedules.
• Keep required records per YMCA and state agencies.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure availability of equipment.
• Conduct chemical testing and take corrective action as needed.

Skills

Surveillance

Emergency response

Communication

Patience

Education

Lifeguarding certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED

First Aid certification

Oxygen administration certification

Job description

YMCA Southcoast

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Lifeguard

Job Family: Aquatics

Position

Summary: Maintains a safe, welcoming environment & healthy conditions in the swimming pool, on the deck, and in the surrounding areas. Creates a positive & responsive atmosphere promoting patron safety and engagement.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool and the pool areas.
• Maintains current knowledge of all emergency procedures within pool and pool area.
• Responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; provides timely and accurate reports and follow-ups.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies health and safety rules, policies, guidelines for the pool and pool area.
• Conveys information on programs and schedules to members.
• Maintains accurate records required by YMCA and state agencies.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure availability of required equipment
• Perform chemical testing as prescribed; take immediate corrective action as needed.

YMCA Competencies:

• Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
• People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others.
• Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.
• Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 15 years
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer w/AED (infant/child/adult) & Basic First Aid Certifications
• Current Certification YMCA Lifeguarding OR Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification and
• Attainment of YMCA Lifeguarding certification within 90 days of hire or as soon as class is offered in the Association.
• Ability to achieve Oxygen Administration certification within 30 days of hire. Ability to maintain certification level of physical and mental alertness.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
• Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time
• Ability to communicate verbally across distances in a noisy environment.