Lifeguard Part time (Weekdays 9am-12pm) - Southwest

YMCA of Greater Waukesha County; Greenfield (WI); Vor Ort; USD 12.000 - 18.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The YMCA of Greater Waukesha County is seeking a dedicated Lifeguard to maintain safe pool conditions and serve as a welcoming, responsible presence for members and participants. Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, you will enforce safety rules, perform tests, respond to emergencies, complete incident reports, and assist with pool and facility maintenance.

Candidates must be at least 15, hold YMCA Lifeguard or Red Cross certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and

Qualifikationen

• Teamwork and positive interaction with members and staff.
• Strong communication with members, parents and participants.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment and sound decision making.

Aufgaben

• Maintain safe swimming conditions in pool, deck and surrounding areas.
• Scan zone from bottom to top to prevent accidents per 10/10 rule.
• Perform swim tests as required by policy and enforce safety rules.
• Respond to emergencies following YMCA procedures and document incidents.
• Create a welcoming and genuine environment for members and guests.
• Work with staff as part of a team and complete incident/accident reports.
• Perform routine maintenance of pool and locker rooms and report issues.
• Check pool and rescue equipment and set up/tear down equipment for swims.
• Participate in in-service trainings and uphold YMCA core values.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts and arrange substitutes with Aquatics Director approval.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Communication skills

Mature judgment

Ausbildung

Lifeguard certification (YMCA Lifeguard or Red Cross)

Age 15 or older

Jobbeschreibung

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 RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck, and surrounding areas.Prevent accidents by scanning assigned zone from bottom to top and covering z one in compliance with the 10/10 rule.Perform swim tests as required by association policy.Enforce health and safety rules and maintain emergency readiness.Respond to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.Create an environment that is welcoming, nurturing and genuine for all members and guests.Develop rapport and maintain effective relationships with members, participants, and other staff.Able to work with other staff as part of a team.Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.Perform routine maintenance of pool, locker rooms, and surrounding areas to ensure cleanliness.Check pool and rescue equipment and promptly report any problems.Set up and put away equipment for recreational swims.Participation and satisfactory completion of in-service trainings is mandatory.Uphold the core values of the YMCA when dealing with people within the YMCA facilities and within the community.Work scheduled shifts. Arrangements for substitutes must be previously approved by the Aquatics Director.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.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERTHE YMCA WELCOMES A DIVERSE WORKFORCEThe Y: We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility