Lifeguard & Water Safety Specialist - Flexible Schedule

YMCA Detroit; Farmington Hills (MI); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free Family Membership

Discounted Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Zusammenfassung

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is hiring a Lifeguard at the Farmington Family YMCA to maintain safe swimming conditions and promote member safety. The role emphasizes vigilance, adherence to water safety rules, and delivering a welcoming environment for members.

Responsibilities include surveillance, emergency response, equipment/chemical checks, and ongoing staff training. Certification opportunities are available, with supportive scheduling and a team-centered atmosphere.

Qualifikationen

• High school level education or higher is preferred.
• 1 year of lifeguard experience is preferred but not required.
• Red Cross Lifeguard certification is preferred but not required (certification provided).
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED and Emergency Oxygen training required or provided.

Aufgaben

• Maintains active pool surveillance using the effective 10/20 scanning strategy and oversees staff adherence to safety guidelines.
• Responds to emergencies and relays reports per YMCA and American Red Cross policies.
• Performs equipment and chemical checks following approved protocol.
• Attends required training, certification courses and monthly in-service meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Kenntnisse

Lifeguard vigilance

Observation skills

Ausbildung

High school education or higher

1 year experience preferred

Red Cross Lifeguard certification preferred

CPR/First Aid/AED training

Jobbeschreibung

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is hiring a Lifeguard at the Farmington Family YMCA to maintain safe swimming conditions and promote member safety. The role emphasizes vigilance, adherence to water safety rules, and delivering a welcoming environment for members.

Responsibilities include surveillance, emergency response, equipment/chemical checks, and ongoing staff training. Certification opportunities are available, with supportive scheduling and a team-centered atmosphere.