Weekend Pool Safety Lifeguard & Community Helper

YMCA of Snohomish County; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Snohomish County is hiring a lifeguard to maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas and to create a positive, inclusive atmosphere that promotes member safety.

This role requires weekend shifts: Saturdays 12:00pm–5:00pm and Sundays 10:00am–5:00pm, along with ongoing certification requirements (First Aid, CPRPRO/BLS, AED, O2) and the ability to pass the YMCA lifeguard water test.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
• Current First Aid, CPRPRO (BLS), AED and O2 certifications
• Current YMCA Lifeguard or RLSS, CRC, ARC Lifeguard
• Ability to pass lifeguard water test: Swim 350 yards including 100 yards front crawl; 100 yards breast-stroke; 50 yards front crawl with head out of the water; 50 yards breast-stroke with head out of the water; 50 yards inverted breast-stroke kick with arms on the stomach; Treading water hands-free for 2 minutes; Submerge and swim under water for 15 feet; Retrieve a dive toy off the bottom of the pool without goggles; Perform continuous CPR for at least 2 minutes

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area
• Know, review, and follow all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures, complete related reports as required
• Develop and maintain positive effective relationships with all including our diverse members, participants and other staff
• Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool/aquatic area
• Maintain accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code
• Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed
• Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving
• Perform chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and take appropriate action
• Actively prevent and address suspected abuse
• Must be able to remain alert with no lapses in attentiveness
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, able to move about including in/out of elevated chair
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Lifeguard skills

Job description

The YMCA of Snohomish County is hiring a lifeguard to maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas and to create a positive, inclusive atmosphere that promotes member safety.

This role requires weekend shifts: Saturdays 12:00pm–5:00pm and Sundays 10:00am–5:00pm, along with ongoing certification requirements (First Aid, CPRPRO/BLS, AED, O2) and the ability to pass the YMCA lifeguard water test.