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Lifeguard - Southeast Family YMCA

Ymcahuntsville

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Part time

12 days ago

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Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Lifeguard to provide a safe aquatic environment at their facility. The role involves supervising swim programs, ensuring safety measures, and maintaining pool operations, requiring a current Lifeguard Certification and strong leadership skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in aquatic facility management and excellent communication abilities while embodying the YMCA mission.

Qualifications

Must be at least 15 years old.
Experience in aquatic facility management preferred.
Willingness to carry out the YMCA mission.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe aquatic environment at the YMCA facility.
Ensure swim programs are carried out according to standards.
Perform routine maintenance of the pool and surrounding areas.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Procedures

Problem Solving

Education

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Job Details

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $11.00 - $13.00 Hourly

Description

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the individual to perform a broad range of activities and duties needing full range of motion, including manual and finger dexterity and hand and eye coordination. Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness. See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation. Requires seated work at a desk, including use of a computer, and the ability to lift 50 pounds, bend, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. It also requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

Communicate and promote the YMCA mission, goals and objectives to employees, volunteers and the community at large.
Serve in an advisory capacity to insure a safe aquatic environment is maintained at the YMCA aquatic facility.
Maintain accurate records and reports.
Maintain current adult, infant and child CPR, AED and Lifesaving certifications.
Ensure that all swim programs and classes are carried out according to Heart of the Valley YMCA Association standards.
Ensure that all chemicals are balanced and maintained on regular bases.
Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Perform routine maintenance of the pool and surrounding areas to ensure cleanliness.
Responsible for any other duties as assigned by the Branch Director or Coordinator

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Willingness to carry out the mission of the YMCA and its programs.
Knowledge of generally accepted YMCA programs and YMCA management practices and principles.
Ability to provide leadership to all staff and volunteers associated with the YMCA.
Ability to maintain all personal certifications needed to serve in this position.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to see that all business and safety records and procedures set up by the corporation are completed accurately within the defined time schedule.
Ability to interpret as well as adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to work independently and utilize initiative, ability to be organized and to meet deadlines.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Work to continue personal competency through education, outside literature, seminars, etc.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

Must be at least 15years old.
Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification with CPR, AED, Emergency Oxygenand First Aid.
Experience in aquatic facility management and pool operations is preferred.

PERSONAL QUALITIES