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Under the general supervision of the Aquatic Coordinator. Serves as a Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA lifeguard
**Responsibilities**
- Attends orientation to YMCA mission and Program philosophy
- Promotes YMCA mission
- Mandatory to sit in the guard chair or stand at the edge of the pool at all times
- Attends staff meetings to insure open communication of all policy and procedure changes
- Enforce aquatic rules and procedures
- Wash deck, maintain cleanliness, and keep deck free of obstructions
- Start automatic cleaner when instructed by Aquatic Coordinator, and if needed use the net to skim pool surface or floor during your shift
- Maintain constant surveillance of water and deck area
- Lead and supervise classes as asked by the Aquatic Coordinator
- Dress appropriately for guarding duties (i.e. 1 piece red or black bathing suit, flip flops, red or black shorts, white or red t-shirt, whistle, and CPR mask)
- Knows all emergency procedures
- Fills out accident and turns them into the Aquatic Coordinator
- Prompt and on time for all classes (in building 5 minutes before shift)
- Responsible for getting substitute when not able to make shift
- Practices preventative lifeguarding principles at all times, enforces pool rules including no diving in water less then 9 feet deep
- Follows opening and closing procedure
- Reports problems or potential problem members or equipment to Aquatic Coordinator
- Willing to complete other duties assigned by Aquatic Coordinator when possible
**Qualifications**
- Must hold current Red Cross or YMCA lifesaving certification
- A.R.C. CPR/PR, First Aid, and AED
- Water Safety Instructor is encouraged
- Normal tact and human relation skills
- Be able to maintain discipline effectively in the pool area at all times and to deal calmly and competently with issues.
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