Lifeguard

Greater Somerset County YMCA, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Individual Membership Access to任何

10% Discount on most programming

Y Retirement Fund

Professional development opportunities

Employee Resource Networks

Job summary

Greater Somerset County YMCA, Inc. is seeking a part-time Lifeguard to maintain safe swimming conditions and an engaging environment for members.

You will monitor the pool, deck, and surrounding areas, respond to emergencies, and help support the aquatic team in daily operations. Responsibilities include supervising swimmers, assisting with lessons, performing equipment checks, completing required reports, and upholding YMCA safety procedures and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 15
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
• Ability to maintain certification readiness
• Complies with safety rules and procedures

Responsibilities

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
• Addresses member concerns and directs members to program areas.
• Assists with swim lessons and deck supervision.
• Responds to emergencies and completes required reports.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures available equipment.
• Maintains records as required by YMCA and state Health Department code.
• Walks pool perimeter and scans bottom before lifeguard stand.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Lifeguard skills

Interpersonal skills

Emergency response

Customer service

Education

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED

Basic First Aid

Emergency Oxygen

Job description

Description

An exciting opportunity to join the Team of a progressive YMCA association located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.


• Addresses member concerns, directs members to program areas or lane needs. Supports the overall Aquatic team.


• Assists with swim lessons and deck supervision as needed by department operations.


• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.


• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.


• Walks the perimeter of the pool scanning the bottom before taking over the lifeguard stand.


• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.


• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.


• Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.


• Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.


• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.


• Dresses in Uniform – Required Items: Lifeguard Shirt, bathing suit, whistle, and PPE hip bag.


• Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities, ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups respecting social and cultural diversity and to maintain appropriate boundaries.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 15.


• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen


• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.


• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.


• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.


• Access to one of the leading retirement programs \"Y Retirement Fund\" from the first day of employment.


• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.


• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.