Lifeguard: Hiring Event

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Discounted Access to Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is hiring at the Farmington Family YMCA for a Lifeguard role focused on safe swimming conditions and member safety under YMCA policies. You will monitor the pool area and uphold comfort and engagement for members.

Ideal candidates have a high school level education; CPR/First Aid/AED training; certification is preferred but we offer certification. Flexible scheduling and benefits are available as part of YMCA employee programs.

Qualifications

• High school level education (over 16+ years)
• 1 year of experience preferred but not required
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard license preferred but certification offered
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid, AED, Emergency Oxygen

Responsibilities

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area using the effective scanning strategy.
• Responds to emergencies and relays reports per YMCA and ARC policies.
• Performs and documents equipment and chemical checks per protocol.
• Attends all staff meetings, required training and certification courses.
• Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor

Skills

Active surveillance

Emergency response

Communication under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Red Cross Lifeguard license preferred

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

First Aid/ AED/ Oxygen certification

Job description

LIKE BEING IN THE WATER?

MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring Lifeguards at the Farmington Family YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The lifeguard is responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions under Y policies and safety rules, while creating a safe and positive atmosphere for the promotion of YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit member safety and engagement.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• At a minimum, some high school level education (over 16+ years of age)
• 1 year of experience is preferred, but not required
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard license is preferred, but not required (we offer certification)
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen

Position Benefits

Free American Red Cross Lifeguard Training!

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area, utilizing the “effective 10/20 scanning strategy”, while ensuring fellow staff follow proper guidelines and correct when needed
• Responds to emergencies and relays reports in accordance with YMCA and The American Red Cross policies and guidelines
• Performs and documents proper equipment and chemical checks using appropriate protocol
• Attends all staff meetings, required training and certification courses, and attends monthly in-service training.
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by the supervisor

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to hear and observe distress signals in the water and anywhere in the zone of responsibility
• Skills to meet strength and lifting requirements