Lifeguard

Riverdale-Ym-Ywha; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Riverdale YM-YWHA is seeking a part-time Lifeguard to ensure pool safety through vigilant monitoring and quick response to emergencies. Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, you will also perform routine chemical checks, help set up swim areas, and keep the pool deck clean.

Requirements include being 15 or older, current Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid certification, and the ability to lift 50+ pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years or older.
• Currently certified Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid (required).
• Familiarity with facility Emergency Action Plan.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an outgoing and enthusiastic demeanor at all times.
• Enforce all pool policies and procedures with strong customer service.
• Report to work in uniform at least ten minutes before shift.
• Explain and enforce rules and regulations to patrons.
• Maintain pool deck cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Customer service

Vigilance

Emergency response

Policy enforcement

Education

Lifeguard CPR AED First Aid certification

Job description

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard is primarily responsible to ensure safety through vigilance and prevent drownings. The Lifeguard is secondarily responsible for performing routine chemical checks, helping to assist set up of swim areas, and basic routine cleaning in and around the pool.

Minimum Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities, in coordination and consultation with the Director/Asst. Director , include:

• Embodying an outgoing and enthusiastic personality at all times.
• Strong customer service while enforcing all policies and procedures
• Reporting to work in uniform a minimum of ten minutes prior to the assigned shift
• Explaining and enforcing rules and regulations
• Maintaining a pool deck cleanliness
• Responding to emergencies in an efficient and professional manner

Qualities and Qualifications:

• Age 15 or older
• Currently certified Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid (required)
• Being familiar with the facility Emergency Action Plan
• Participating in continuing education activities through both internal and external sessions to promote an on-going development of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for instructors.
• Physical effort required for daily duties includes lifting heavy weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing/walking.
• Must be able to lift and/or move 50+ pounds

Salary: $20 per hour

This is a part-time, in-person role, two to four days a week, with occasional evenings and holidays throughout the year.

About The Riverdale YM-YWHA:

The Riverdale Y is a 50,000 sq. ft. Jewish Community Center that provides educational, recreational, cultural, and wellness programming for children and adults of all ages. The Y features an early childhood center, camps and afterschool programs, senior center, performing arts center, and health & wellness center that includes cardio and free weight studios, group exercise classes, gymnasium, and swimming pool. The Riverdale Y is rooted in universal values central to Jewish life. We celebrate diversity and welcome the entire community.

Riverdale Y enriches lives by cultivating universally-shared values central to Jewish life, through educational, cultural, wellness, and service programs for all.

Our Values:

We build and strengthen community.

We create a space of belonging, where everyone feels respected and appreciated for who they are.

We have a responsibility to care for one another, in our local community and in our world.

We nurture our minds, bodies and souls.

We are committed to lifelong learning and growth.