Lifeguard (Encinitas)

YMCA of San Diego County; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid certification training

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a Lifeguard to protect members and participants in and around aquatic facilities. You will enforce pool rules, perform rescues, and administer First Aid/CPR, upholding the YMCA's core values and safety standards.

Must be 18+, hold current YMCA/Red Cross Lifeguard certification, CPR PRO/AED, First Aid, and O2 certifications, and pass a skills exam. Schedule includes 15-20 hours per week with early morning shifts to open the facility.

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation and ability to interact with members.
• Vigilance and quick decision making in aquatic environments.
• Strong teamwork and communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Practice preventative lifeguard techniques at all times.
• Maintain full view of area above and below water surface.
• Scan area every 5 to 10 seconds and react within seconds as needed.
• Perform rescues and administer First Aid/CPR when necessary.
• Enforce pool rules and educate participants.
• Participate in drills and maintain pool chemical tests.

Skills

Customer service

Vigilance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Lifeguard

Responsible for protecting the safety of members and participants in and around aquatic facilities. Prevents potential accidents by ensuring adherence to policies and program standards of the YMCA of San Diego County. Provide excellent customer service to members and participants.

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We offer paid certification training to candidates who have been hired!

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Schedule:

Must be available for 15-20 hours per week - Need Lifeguards who can open at 4:45am on weekdays and 6:45am on weekends

Responsibilities

• Practice preventative lifeguard techniques at all times to include but not limited to the following:
• Positioned to have full view of the area of responsibility above and below water surface
• Area of responsibility not greater than 180 degrees
• Scan area of responsibility every 5 to 10 seconds
• Must have contact with victim within 10 seconds
• Remain within 2 feet of the pool at all times
• Perform appropriate rescues
• Report any hazards or problems to Director immediately
• Educates participants regarding rules and regulations of pool area
• Participate in scheduled and random lifeguard drills
• Administer First Aid and/or CPR as necessary
• Perform chemical tests as scheduled and add chemicals to the pool as needed when not lifeguarding
• Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swift in an emergency situation
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (must crossover to YMCA within 6 months)
• Current CPR PRO/AED and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute
• Current First Aid certification (First Aid for Public Safety Personnel within 11 months) and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute
• Current O2 certification and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute
• Must pass written and practical skills exam prior to duty

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $19.80 /Hr.