LIFEGUARD

YMCA; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Providence is hiring a Lifeguard at the East Side location in Providence, RI. Shifts are Monday–Friday, 4:45am–11:00am, at $18.00 per hour.

The Lifeguard monitors swimming areas, enforces pool rules and contributes to a safe and enjoyable YMCA environment. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies with rescue and first aid, maintaining pool cleanliness and chemical balance, opening/closing procedures, reporting safety issues, supporting aquatics instructors, attending

Qualifications

• Monitor health and safety of pool users and enforce rules.
• Maintain pool cleanliness and monitor chemical levels (pH and chlorine).
• Adhere to opening/closing procedures and equipment storage.
• Report maintenance or safety issues to Aquatics Director.
• Support aquatics instructors during classes.
• Attend staff meetings and represent YMCA values (caring, honesty, respect, responsibility).
• Arrive 15 minutes early and stay focused for surveillance of swimmers.
• Work cooperatively with staff, volunteers and members to foster team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Monitor swimming areas to provide a safe environment and enforce pool rules.
• Respond to incidents with rescue/first aid when necessary and document injuries.
• Maintain pool area cleanliness and monitor chemical levels.
• Assist aquatics instructors during pool classes.

Job description

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LIFEGUARD

0600 East Side, Providence, RI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1084

Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.00 Hourly

This is for an opening Lifeguard role. Shifts are Monday - Friday, 4:45am - 11:00am

Position summary:

Monitor activities in swimming areas to provide a safe environment, enforcing pool rules and regulations while contributing to the enjoyment of the YMCA facility.

Reports To: Program Director- Aquatics

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned

1. Responsible for the health and safety of all individuals in the pool, i.e. caution regarding unsafe practices and conditions and perform rescue/first aid when necessary. Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports.

2. Responsible for the cleanliness of the pool and surrounding area, which may include the monitoring of Ph value and chlorine content of the pool water.

3. Responsible for adherence to operational procedures regarding opening and closing of the pool as well as proper use and storage of equipment.

4. Report maintenance or safety issues to Aquatics Director.

5. Support aquatics instructor’s needs in the pool during class.

6. Responsible for attending staff meetings/events. Demonstrate and teach the Character Development Program values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.

7. Responsible for arriving prepared for the scheduled shift, which includes arriving for duty 15 minutes prior; in proper attire; prepared for constant concentration and visual surveillance of swimmers with no distractions.

8. Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA to develop team spirit and family atmosphere.

9. May supervise Aquatics Aids

YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:

1. Know our mission and be able to tell our story.

The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

2. Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.