Lifeguard | Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA

Theuniversityunion; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Theuniversityunion is seeking a Lifeguard for part-time, on-site work at the Chapel Hill facility. You will monitor the pool area, enforce safety rules, and maintain a safe atmosphere for members.

You’ll respond to emergencies per YMCA protocols, perform chemical tests, complete related reports, and assist with equipment checks while coordinating with staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications are required.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people.
• Multilingual desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
• Responds to emergencies per YMCA policies and completes related reports.
• Maintains safe relationships with members and staff.
• Applies safety rules and maintains records as required by YMCA/Health Dept.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures necessary equipment is available.
• Conducts chemical testing when not guarding and takes appropriate action.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Communicates clearly within the area of responsibility.

Skills

Lifeguard skills

Emergency response

Safety procedures

Team communication

Multilingual (desirable)

Education

Tools

CPR certification

AED

First Aid certification

Emergency Oxygen

Job description

• Location 980 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd,Chapel Hill, NC, 27514,United States
• Base Pay $12.00 / Hour
• Job Category Aquatics
• Employee Type Part-Time Non-Exempt

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas and creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement.

They are responsible for managing these functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.

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.
• Attending all staff meetings and in-service training.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Certifications required for this position include CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Multi-lingual desired but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatics environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Remain alert with no lapses in consciousness.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
• Move objects with a weight of up to 50 pounds.