Lifeguard- Central City Family YMCA

Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community organization as a Lifeguard at the Central City Family YMCA in Tampa. You'll ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all pool participants, respond to emergencies, and enforce pool policies. Candidates must be certified and able to work effectively with diverse groups. Enjoy a fulfilling career aimed at community service and personal development.

Benefits

Paid American Red Cross Trainings

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Proficient in water as determined by passing a swim test.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with groups from different backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide undistracted supervision of the pool while on duty.
• Practice preventative lifeguarding and enforce pool rules.
• Understand and perform rescues and emergency procedures.

Skills

CPR/AED

First Aid

Safety Awareness

Communication

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Job description

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Under the direction of the Aquatic Director and/or Head Lifeguard, the Lifeguard is responsible for providing a safe environment for all participants in and around the pool. This includes responding to emergencies and administering CPR/AED, First Aid and Oxygen effectively according to certifications. Lifeguards must be alert and identifiable at all times and keep a professional appearance. Lifeguards must work at peak efficiency in all aspects of the aquatic department as assigned and exhibit behaviors and attitudes that are consistent with the YMCA Mission and policies of the Association.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Practice preventative lifeguarding by following and enforcing pool rules and policies promptly, and completes a routine check of pool and deck area regularly throughout their shift.
• Check required safety equipment at the start of each shift and report any concerns to the Aquatic Director or designee immediately.
• Responsible for securing the pool area at all times, including but not limited to: locking/unlocking doors and gates to control access to the aquatic areas.
• Maintains cleanliness and chemical balance of pool on appropriate recording forms. Report any concerns to the Aquatic Director or designee immediately.
• Provide undistracted supervision of the pool while on duty. Lifeguards will demonstrate vigilant scanning, 180 degrees, every 10 seconds checking the bottom, middle and top of their zone.
• Understand and perform rescues and emergency procedures, document accidents on the proper forms and communicate to the Aquatic Director or designee as outlined in the EAP in a timely manner in accordance with aquatic, facility, certification policies and requirements.
• Clean and store equipment in its proper place, ensuring the pool deck and surrounding areas are clean, free of clutter, trash etc.
• Perform additional functions or assume additional responsibilities as needed or as requested by the Program Director or supervisor.
• Engage in positive public relations with participants, members and guest ensuring a positive experience.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Aquatic Director and/or Head Lifeguard.
• Adheres to the Association operating policies and procedures by operating the programs within the guidelines set forth.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures regarding the safety, health and welfare of members, program participants, guests and staff; responds to emergency situations in accordance to facility policies and certification requirements.
• Attend and actively participate in all trainings, staff meetings/in-services and guard drills as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education/Experience Required

• Must be at least 15 years of age
• If 15 years old you must work with 18+ year old lifeguard unless there is an Aquatic Director and/or Full-Time Pool Manager on site during entire shift
• Proficient in the water as determined by passing a swim test
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with groups and/or individuals from different backgrounds
• Represent the YMCA in a positive manner
  
  

Certifications/Trainings Required

• Must possess and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification including Oxygen. (If holding YMCA Lifeguard certification, must crossover to ARC within 60 days of employment)
• Must possess and maintain current CPR/AED (in compliance with Lifeguard certification), First Aid, and Oxygen
• May be asked to acquire additional certifications as required by the Aquatics Director or designee

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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