Lifeguard Part Time (12 pm - 5 pm)- West Suburban

Gwcymca; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in youth development and healthy living seeks a Part-Time Lifeguard for their West Suburban YMCA in Wauwatosa. This role involves maintaining safe swimming environments, responding to emergencies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess the required certifications and exhibit strong judgment and communication skills, providing a nurturing atmosphere for all members and guests.

Qualifications

• Must pass advanced swimming and rescue skills test.
• Individuals must be at least 15 years of age.
• Lifeguard and safety certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe swimming conditions.
• Prevent accidents by actively scanning the area.
• Respond to emergencies according to YMCA policies.

Skills

Mature judgment

Observant

Safety conscious

Effective communication

Education

YMCA Lifeguard certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

First Aid certification

AED certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: West Suburban YMCA - Wauwatosa, WI

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Description

GERNERAL FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director and in accordance with Association policies, the Lifeguard should be able to motivate others in the areas of self-awareness and self-confidence through swimming and aquatics, be able to motivate and effectively communicate with members, parents and students, and exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck, and surrounding areas.
2. Prevent accidents by scanning assigned zone from bottom to top and covering z one in compliance with the 10/10 rule.
3. Perform swim tests as required by association policy.
4. Enforce health and safety rules and maintain emergency readiness.
5. Respond to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
6. Create an environment that is welcoming, nurturing and genuine for all members and guests.
7. Develop rapport and maintain effective relationships with members, participants, and other staff.
8. Able to work with other staff as part of a team.
9. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
10. Perform routine maintenance of pool, locker rooms, and surrounding areas to ensure cleanliness.
11. Check pool and rescue equipment and promptly report any problems.
12. Set up and put away equipment for recreational swims.
13. Participation and satisfactory completion of in-service trainings is mandatory.
14. Uphold the core values of the YMCA when dealing with people within the YMCA facilities and within the community.
15. Work scheduled shifts. Arrangements for substitutes must be previously approved by the Aquatics Director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Individuals considered for this job must take and pass an advanced swimming and rescue skills test. YMCA Lifeguard or Red Cross lifeguard certification is required. Individuals in this job must be at least 15 years of age and have the following abilities: exercise mature judgment and sound decision making; relate to people in a positive, but firm manner; observant; safety conscious; react calmly and quickly in an emergency; effectively communicate information on YMCA programs to members and participants; lift a minimum of 50 lbs and have full range of body movement. Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED certifications must be obtained and maintained.

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