Lifeguard - Morning Shifts

YMCA of Upper Palmetto; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Upper Palmetto is seeking a Lifeguard to ensure the safety of our aquatic facility patrons. This position involves maintaining constant surveillance of the pool area, enforcing rules, and assisting with various branch activities. Ideal candidates will possess valid Lifeguard and CPR certifications, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a commitment to our Christian mission.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Current Lifeguard Certifications required.
• Must present a professional and mature image.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimmers during recreational and fitness swims.
• Enforce policies, rules, and regulations.
• Inspect aquatic facility and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Alertness

Problem-solving

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Professional CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

O2 Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
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.

• Responsible for the safety of facility patrons
• Maintains a constant surveillance of the pool area
• Enforces all of the facility’s policies, rules and regulations
• Responds to patron inquiries and concerns as well as provides branch information as needed
• Inspects the aquatic facility on a daily schedule and reports unsafe conditions and equipment to supervisor.
• Completes records and reports regarding the following:
• Water chemistry
• Incidents and accidents
• Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff
• Participates in all staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Conducts aquatic facility maintenance as assigned
• Maintains a safe, clean, well-supervised pool area that welcomes participation
• Team work is promoted and demonstrated
• Communicates aquatics programs, rules and regulations
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 15years old
• Available Shifts Monday - Friday 5:15am-9am and 8am-noon
• 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