- Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
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Reports in uniform (swimsuit, guard shirt, towel, whistle, rescue tube and barrier) to station when scheduled shift begins.
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Maintains active surveillance of the pool area; refrains from socializing while guarding.
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Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe-in-six” model. Completes related reports as required.
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Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
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Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
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Rules are explained and enforced in a courteous, professional, and firm manner.
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Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
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Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment (lifeguarding, rescue, and first aide is available and functional; reports concerns to aquatics experience director or manager on duty immediately.
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Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving; reports any concerns to the aquatics experience director or manager on duty immediately.
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Clears all swimmers from the outdoor pool during an electrical storm or adverse weather conditions.
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Secures pool(s)by locking all doors and gates when a lifeguard is not on duty.
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Responsible for performing chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
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Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
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Participates in emergency drills and procedures to the highest level that your training and the situation permits.
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Maintains inventory of supplies for pool, first aid station, and concession stand; recommend necessary purchases to pool manager or aquatics experience director.
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Ensures that staff are getting adequate breaks and are following the station rotation schedule.
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Monitors the money systems for concessions and gate proceeds, if applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must be at least 18 years old; have high school diploma; lifeguarding experience and knowledge of pool maintenance.
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Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
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Current American Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent certification.
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Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
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Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; provides leadership and supervision to lifeguards on a shift.