Pool Attendant

YMCA of Upper Palmetto; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community organization seeks a Pool Attendant to ensure safety and provide excellent service at outdoor pool facilities. Responsibilities include monitoring access, enforcing rules, and assisting with events. Ideal candidates will hold necessary certifications and exhibit strong interpersonal skills, contributing positively to the YMCA's mission.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and AED required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor outdoor pool gate and verify memberships.
• Administer First Aid and maintain safety procedures.
• Assist with various branch activities and special events.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clerical skills

Professionalism

Education

Professional CPR certification

First Aid certification

Blood Borne Pathogens certification

AED certification

O2 certification

Job description

Under supervision of the Aquatics Director or Pool supervisor and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Pool Attendant is responsible for monitoring outdoor pool gate, verifying memberships and ensuring guests have checked in at the front desk during outdoor pool hours, administers First Aid, exercises control of the slide dispatch areas and maintains all safety and sanitation procedures according to the policies of the Upper Palmetto Aquatics Departments and State Swimming Pool Operations Codes. The Pool Attendant will assist the Aquatic Director and lead aquatics staff with various branch activities such as special events, and other activities that occur on various occasions.

• Greet all members and public with a smile
• Control members entering the outdoor pool gate
• Keep pool desk/area clean and clutter free
• Communicate with the front desk staff
• Enforce all of the facility’s policies, rules and regulations
• Completes records and reports regarding patron attendance, swim testing, incidents and accidents
• Maintain effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff
• Participate in all staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Trained to serve as water slide attendant when needed
• Conduct aquatic facility maintenance as assigned
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 15 years old
• Current certification in the following…
  • Professional CPR
  • First Aid
  • Blood Borne Pathogens
  • AED
  • O2
• General clerical and computer skills
• Ability to communicate with people of all levels
• Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, carrying, sitting, seeing, hearing, crouching, lifting (25 pounds), pushing, kneeling, standing and speaking
• Remain alert at all times
• Sit for extended periods
• Communicate with others immediately when responding to an emergency
• Think in abstract, solve problems, make quick decisions