Lifeguard - Thelma Lovette YMCA

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 23 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is hiring Lifeguards for mornings, afternoons, and weekends. The Lifeguard ensures safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas while fostering a safe and engaging environment for members.

Key responsibilities include active surveillance, strict adherence to safety rules, immediate emergency response per YMCA procedures, and required record-keeping. Opportunities exist to teach Red Cross lifeguard courses and group or private swim lessons.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 15 years.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen required.
• Lifeguard certification must be current and in good standing.
• Willing to take Red Cross lifeguard course if not certified and eligible for reimbursement after 90 days.

Responsabilités

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
• Responds to emergencies immediately following YMCA policies and the Safe-in-Six model.
• Maintains records and completes required reports.
• Instructs lifeguarding classes under the Red Cross platform when needed.
• Willing to instruct group and private swim lessons as required.

Connaissances

Active surveillance

Emergency response

Safety policy adherence

Formation

Lifeguard Certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Description du poste

Title: Lifeguard

Job Type: Part Time

Reports to: Aquatics Director

Pay Grade: 4, $13.11 - $16.37/hour, depending on experience

We are hiring Lifeguards for Mornings, Afternoons, and Weekends.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. 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 active surveillance of the pool area.


• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergencies immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the \"safe-in-six\" model. Completes related reports as required.

• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.


• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.


• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the State Health Department code.


• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.


• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.


• Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.


• Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.


• Assists lifeguards with any questions or concerns they may have as well as provides additional training when needed.


• Willing to instruct lifeguarding classes under the Red Cross platform


• Willing to instruct group and private swim lessons when necessary.


• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergencies immediately and in accordance

with YMCA policies, procedures, and the \"safe-in-six\" model. Completes related reports as required.

• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the State Health Department code.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Functional Expertise


• Customer Service

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 15 years of age.


• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen. Current American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Certification



• If you are not lifeguard certified, take the course with the Y! After working with us for 90 days, you may be eligible for reimbursement for the certification.

  
  

  View available Lifeguard courses here:

  
  

  https://www.pittsburghymca.org/lifeguard-program-registration

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.


• The employee must occasionall y lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.


• The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.