Opening Lifeguard (8am-12pm Sundays) - Southwest

YMCA of Greater Waukesha County; Greenfield (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Waukesha County seeks a part-time Lifeguard at Southwest YMCA in Greenfield, WI. The role requires monitoring pool safety, conducting swims tests, and enforcing safety rules to protect members and staff.

You will work with a team to maintain clean facilities, perform routine pool maintenance, and participate in required trainings to uphold YMCA standards and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• Advanced swimming and rescue skills test required.
• Lifeguard and Red Cross lifeguard certs must be maintained.
• Minimum age 15 with good judgment and safety focus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move quickly in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, nurturing environment for members and guests.
• Develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with members.
• Maintain safe swimming conditions and monitor for safety.
• Respond to emergencies per YMCA policies and complete reports.

Education

Lifeguard Certification

CPR for Professional Rescuer

First Aid

AED Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Southwest YMCA - Greenfield, WI 53228

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $15.50 - $16.50 Hourly

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create an environment that is welcoming, nurturing and genuine for all members and guests.
• Develop rapport and maintain effective relationships with members, participants, and other staff.
• Able to work with other staff as part of a team
• Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck, and surrounding areas.
• Prevent accidents by scanning assigned zone from bottom to top and covering zone in compliance with the 10/10 rule.
• Perform swim tests as required by association policy.
• Enforce health and safety rules and maintain emergency readiness.
• Respond to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance of pool, locker rooms, and surrounding areas to ensure cleanliness.
• Check pool and rescue equipment and promptly report any problems.
• Set up and put away equipment for recreational swims.
• Participation and satisfactory completion of in-service trainings is mandatory.
• Uphold the core values of the YMCA when dealing with people within the YMCA facilities and within the community.
• Work scheduled shifts. Arrangements for substitutes must be previously approved by the Aquatics Director.

Qualifications

Individuals considered for this job must take and pass an advanced swimming and rescue skills test. YMCA Lifeguard or Red Cross lifeguard certification is required. Individuals in this job must be at least 15 years of age and have the following abilities: exercise mature judgment and sound decision making; relate to people in a positive, but firm manner; observant; safety conscious; react calmly and quickly in an emergency; effectively communicate information on YMCA programs to members and participants; lift a minimum of 50 lbs and have full range of body movement. Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED certifications must be obtained and maintained.

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