Lifeguard- J A Walters Family YMCA

Georgia Mountains YMCA; Gainesville (GA); Sur place; USD 14 000 - 19 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Georgia Mountains YMCA is seeking a Lifeguard to maintain pool safety, supervise swimmers, and promote a positive, welcoming environment at the J A Walters Family YMCA in Gainesville, GA.

The role requires lifeguard certifications (CPR/AED, first aid) and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies while upholding YMCA standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Certifications: Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
• Demonstrate lifeguard skills per YMCA standards.

Responsabilités

• Maintain active surveillance of the pool area.
• Know and review emergency procedures and respond to emergencies per YMCA policies.
• Apply safety rules for pool and aquatic areas.
• Keep accurate records as required by YMCA/state health department.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available.
• Check pool for hazards on arrival.
• Conduct chemical testing when not guarding and take action.
• Recognize and celebrate member and participant successes.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Lifeguard skills

CPR/AED

First aid

Emergency oxygen administration

Safety awareness

Observation skills

Description du poste

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Lifeguard- J A Walters Family YMCA

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1011

Salary Range: $10.56 To $13.68 Hourly

Georgia Mountains YMCA

Job Title: Lifeguard

FLSA Status: Job Grade: 5

Reports to: Program Director/ Executive Director Revision Date: 12/20/2017

POSITION SUMMARY:

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the Y community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area
• Knows and 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
• 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
• Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service training
• Performs other duties as assigned

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Relationships
• Communication
• Developing Others
• Inclusion
• Quality Results

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 16
• Certifications: Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration
• Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent
• Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards

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 aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

SIGNATURE:

I have reviewed and understand this job description.

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