Senior Lifeguard & Aquatics Safety Leader

YMCA of Greater Brandywine; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family YMCA membership

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and plentiful PTO for FT

Babysitting while you work (up to 4 h/

12% employer retirement contribution

Education reimbursement

Career development and paid training

Unlimited referral bonus beginning at

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine in Kennett Square, PA is seeking a Head Lifeguard to ensure the safety of members and program participants across all aquatic spaces. You will enforce policies, support staff, and manage lifeguard operations in line with state and association standards.

Qualifications include Ellis & Associates lifeguard certification, CPR/First Aid/AED, and strong leadership abilities. The role offers comprehensive benefits and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 or older.
• Current Ellis & Associates lifeguard certification.
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, AED, and Blood borne Pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Maintains effective 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 and closing.
• Performs chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
• Acts as a liaison for lifeguard staff to aquatic leadership
• With Aquatic Leadership support conduct trainings and emergency drills including Vigilant Awareness Training
• Report any safety, staffing or facility related issues to supervisor.
• Ensure that lifeguard team members follow established procedures consistent with the training they receive.
• Ability to identify hazards and unsafe practices and to make suitable recommendations for minimizing or eliminating those hazards and follow all emergency action plans.
• Ensure swim test policy procedures are being followed
• Speak professionally with uncooperative/concerned members.
• Educate members and staff about facility rules and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguard vigilance

Emergency response

Team communication

Education

Ellis & Associates lifeguard certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

First Aid

AED

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine in Kennett Square, PA is seeking a Head Lifeguard to ensure the safety of members and program participants across all aquatic spaces. You will enforce policies, support staff, and manage lifeguard operations in line with state and association standards.

Qualifications include Ellis & Associates lifeguard certification, CPR/First Aid/AED, and strong leadership abilities. The role offers comprehensive benefits and ongoing training opportunities.