Lifeguard, Davenport Family Y, Part Time

Scott County Family Y; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership for part-time employees

Job summary

Scott County Family Y is looking for a Lifeguard in Davenport, IA. This part-time position involves ensuring the safety of patrons in and around the pool, responding to emergencies, and enforcing facility rules.

Ideal candidates must be 16 years or older and hold relevant certifications. The role offers flexibility with hours, and part-time employees can receive a free Y membership. Join us in promoting community health and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Hold lifeguarding and CPR certifications before hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all patrons in and around the pool area.
• Prevent and respond to aquatic and medical emergencies.
• Maintain cleanliness of the aquatic facility.
• Monitor pool water chemistry and record results.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR/AED/First Aid

Emergency response

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification

CPR/AED/FA for Lifeguards certification

Job description

Lifeguard, Davenport Family Y, Part Time

• Part-time

The Scott County Family Y is a powerful association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community. With a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.

We have seven locations: North, West, Davenport, Bettendorf, Utica Ridge, Camp Abe Lincoln, Childcare and Maquoketa.

The lifeguard is responsible for the safety of all patrons in and around the pool area by preventing and responding to emergencies, preventing injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors, and enforcing facility rules and regulations and educating patrons about them. The lifeguard will also perform other duties related to the general maintenance of the pool, filling out required records and reports, and inspecting the facility daily and reporting any unsafe conditions or equipment to the Program Director, Aquatics/Youth Development.

Essential Functions

1. Serve as a role model to members and YMCA staff. Lives the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA movement.
2. Prevent and respond to aquatic and medical emergencies.
3. Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies.
4. Administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), or use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in an emergency and, if trained, administer oxygen when needed.
5. Prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
6. Enforce facility rules and regulations and educate patrons about them.
7. Inform other lifeguards, facility staff, and management when more help or equipment is needed.
8. Maintain a clean and clutter-free aquatic facility.
9. Inspect the facility daily and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the Aquatics Director.
10. Monitor pool water chemistry and record results as required.
11. Complete records and reports as required on schedule and submit them to the Aquatics Director.
12. Participate in regular in-service training sessions.
13. Maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength, and endurance).
14. Participate in and solicit others to participate in necessary YMCA financial development efforts, specifically the Annual Campaign.
15. Maintain certifications listed under Certificates and Other Requirements.
16. Adhere to all policies and procedures of Scott County Family Y.
17. Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
18. Maintain regular and timely adherence to respective schedule/meetings.
19. All other duties as assigned by the Program Director, Aquatics/Youth Development.

Qualifications

1. Must be 16 years of age.
2. American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification prior to hire.
3. CPR/AED/FA for Lifeguards certification prior to hire.

Physical Qualifications

The position of lifeguard requires the ability to remove a grown adult from a body of water, move a grown adult 100 feet, lift 35 pounds, and certain pushing and pulling of persons and/or pool equipment. Preemployment testing and employee testing of lifeguarding knowledge and skills in accordance with American Red Cross standards will be enforced.

Part time employees who work a minimum of 4 hours per month receive a single Y membership at no cost!

Daytime and Weekend Guards Needed, Other hours available as well. We are very flexible with hours!

The Y is an Equal Opportunity Employer.