Lifeguard – Pool Safety & Emergency Response

The Decatur Family YMCA; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Decatur Family YMCA in Decatur, IL is hiring a Lifeguard to uphold safety, enforce pool rules, and respond to emergencies.

Requires at least 16 years old; Red Cross Lifeguard with O2 and OSHA/Bloodborne pathogens, mandated reporter, and harassment training.

Work indoors, monitor pool area, maintain logs, and communicate clearly to youth and adults; schedule adherence and readiness for EAP.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Certified Lifeguard Redcross Certification with O2.
• OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens training.
• Mandated Reporter training.
• Sexual Harassment and Discrimination training.

Responsibilities

• All lifeguards must remain physically and mentally alert, taking a proactive approach to searching for distressed swimmers and hazards.
• Successfully communicate with youth and adults to enforce rules and schedules.
• Give clear directions in case of emergency.
• Keep schedule availability up to date. Report for duty with proper lifeguarding uniform.
• Activate EAP when necessary.
• Maintain safety of pool environment by removing any hazards that could lead to injury in and around the pool and pool deck.
• Maintain chemical logs.
• Mandatory in-service training attendance required.
• Lifeguards must remain physically capable of completing the prerequisite swim test as prescribed by the American Red Cross to ensure ability to respond to emergencies.

Education

Certified Lifeguard Redcross Certification with O2

OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens training

Mandated Reporter training

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination training

Job description

The Decatur Family YMCA in Decatur, IL is hiring a Lifeguard to uphold safety, enforce pool rules, and respond to emergencies.

Requires at least 16 years old; Red Cross Lifeguard with O2 and OSHA/Bloodborne pathogens, mandated reporter, and harassment training.

Work indoors, monitor pool area, maintain logs, and communicate clearly to youth and adults; schedule adherence and readiness for EAP.