Lifeguard

YMCA OF SUPERIOR CA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA is hiring lifeguards for a new location in downtown Sacramento. This role involves ensuring safe swimming conditions and creating a positive atmosphere for members. Essential functions include surveillance, emergency response, and applying safety guidelines. Candidates must maintain certifications and demonstrate lifeguard skills.

Benefits

Sick Leave

Employee Assistant Program

Free YMCA Membership

YMCA Program Discounts

YMCA Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding required.
• Oxygen Administration certification needed within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active surveillance of the pool area.
• Respond to emergencies per YMCA policies.
• Perform chemical testing when not guarding.

Skills

Surveillance

Emergency Response

Communication

Safety Procedures

Education

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED Certification

Basic First Aid certification

YMCA Lifeguarding Certification

Job description

The YMCA is looking for lifeguards for our new location in the heart of downtown Sacramento. This position will maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, 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.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe-in-six” model. Completes related reports as required.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 18.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
• Current YMCA lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding and obtain YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Oxygen Administration certification (required within 30 days of hire)
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards .

Physical Demands:

• Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
• Must be able to remain alert.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA is looking for lifeguards for our new location in the heart of downtown Sacramento. This position will maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, 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.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe-in-six” model. Completes related reports as required.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 18.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
• Current YMCA lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding and obtain YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Oxygen Administration certification (required within 30 days of hire)
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards .

Physical Demands:

• Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
• Must be able to remain alert.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.

Salary:
$16.00-$22.34
Benefits:
Sick Leave
Employee Assistant Program
Free YMCA Membership
YMCA Program Discounts
YMCA Retirement Fund