Lifeguard - Evenings

YMCA; Clover (SC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA is seeking a part-time Lifeguard to supervise swimmers during recreational and fitness swims while adhering to safety and sanitation policies. Under supervision of the Aquatics Director or Head Lifeguard, you will assist with special events and branch activities as needed.

Qualifications include being at least 15 years old, holding current Lifeguard certifications (ARC, YMCA, ILTP Ellis, Starguard or BSA Lifeguarding), CPR/First Aid, and O2 certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Must hold current nationally recognized Lifeguard Certifications (American Red Cross, YMCA, ILTP Ellis, Starguard, or Boy Scouts of America Lifeguarding). If not ARC Lifeguard Cert, complete ARC Lifeguard course within 120 days.
• Current certification in Professional CPR.
• Current First Aid certification.
• O2 certification required within 30 days of hire or at first training.
• Must present a professional, mature image and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimmers during recreational and fitness swims.
• Administer First Aid and perform rescues as needed.
• Maintain safety and sanitation procedures per YMCA and state codes.
• Assist Aquatic Director with branch activities and special events.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

O2 Certification

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Job description

Part Time
Under supervision of the Aquatics Director or Head Lifeguard and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the lifeguard is responsible for supervision of swimmers during recreational and fitness swims; administers First Aid, exercises control of the swimmers and maintains all safety and sanitation procedures according to the policies of the Upper Palmetto Aquatics Department and State Swimming Pool Operations Codes. The Lifeguard will assist the Aquatic Director with various branch activities such as special events and other activities that occur on various occasions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15years old
• Must have a current nationally recognized Lifeguard Certifications to include: AmericanRed Cross, YMCA, ILTP Ellis, Starguard, and Boy Scouts of American LifeguardingCertification. If not American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified, must complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard course in the first 120 days of employment.
• Current certification in the following:
• Professional CPR
• First Aid
• O2 (If you do not currently have this certification, must obtain within 30 days of hire or at first available training)
• Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA.
• Walking, carrying, sitting, seeing, hearing, crouching, lifting (25 pounds), pushing, kneeling, standing and speaking
• Must be able to accomplish the following
• Remaining alert, with no lapses of consciousness
• Sit for extended periods including in an elevated chair
• Communicate with others immediately when responding to an emergency
• Hear noises and distress signals
• Observe all assigned areas of the pool or water park
• Perform all needed rescues, resuscitation and survival skills
• Think in abstract, solve problems, make quick decisions