Lifeguard - Springfield, OH

YMCA of Greater Dayton; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 17,908 - 21,490; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Certification/Training provided

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Dayton is seeking a part-time Lifeguard in Springfield, OH to maintain safe swimming conditions, respond to emergencies, and assist with swim instruction when needed. Hourly pay ranges from $13.00 to $15.60, with free certification/training provided by the YMCA.

Qualifications include being at least 15 years old and obtaining or possessing Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED certifications. This role emphasizes safety, observation, and promotion of aquatics programs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Ability to participate in and achieve YMCA/Red Cross certifications.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, and Lifeguard certification required or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant observation of the pool area.
• Enforce pool rules and communicate safety procedures.
• Check for hazardous conditions and proper safety equipment.
• Complete incident and accident reports as required.
• Record pool chemical readings and inventory supplies.
• Add pool chemicals when necessary and ensure proper handling.
• Maintain a clean environment by following cleaning procedures.
• Set up and store equipment; assist with event setup.
• Conduct rescue and fitness drills regularly; promote aquatics programs.
• Communicate suggestions to improve the aquatics facility.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Emergency response

Safety awareness

Public safety

Education

Lifeguard Certification

First Aid Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

$13.00-$15.60/Hour

Afternoon and weekends

Position Summary

Responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Responds to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. This position will also assist with swim instruction when needed.

Lifeguard

Springfield Family YMCA

Springfield, OH

Part-Time/Non-Exempt

Free Certification/Training provided by the YMCA (see below)

At the YMCA, We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions

• Maintains constant observation of the pool area.


• Ensures safety by communicating and enforcing any pool rules


• Ensures safety by checking for hazardous conditions and proper safety equipment


• Completes incident and accident reports as required.


• Maintains and records accurate records including pool chemical readings, supplies, etc.


• Adds chemicals to pool if necessary.


• Maintains a clean environment by following and recording proper cleaning procedures.


• Sets up and stores equipment and assists other employees with event set up.


• Practices rescue and fitness drills regularly.


• Promotes aquatics and other YMCA programs.


• Communicates any suggestions to improve the aquatics facility.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years of age. 16 year old's and 17 year old's are encouraged to apply.


• Currently hold or the ability to participate in and achieve certification for the following:
  
  
  
  • Professional rescuer, First Aid and Lifeguard Certification from the YMCA or Red Cross
  
  
  
  

Certification requirements include CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and must hold current Lifeguard certification through the YMCA or Red Cross. Passing of the physical competency test includes: 250-yard swim broken-up by various strokes, swim under water 15 feet, tread water for 2 minutes, ability to perform compressions on individuals after diving to the bottom of the pool and swimming 25 yards, climbing out of the pool without assistance.