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Job DetailsJob Location: Shades Valley - Homewood, AL 35209Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $16.00 Hourly Position Summary: In accordance with the YMCA's Christian Principles, a lifeguard supervises the aquatic facility and/or aquatic activities to secure and ensure the safety of all those involved. A lifeguard also maintains all areas in and around the aquatic facility. These duties are performed while practicing the YMCA's Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Job Requirements: Assist the Aquatic Director in the supervision of staff Assist the Aquatic Director with scheduling of staff. Average a minimum of 25 hours per week guarding shifts or teaching swim lessons change seasonally. Average a minimum of 15 hours per week on leadership duties.- may change seasonally Not to exceed 40 hours per week. Ability to lift a minimum 50 pounds Thorough knowledge of all aquatic programming. Help coordinate special events such as birthday parties, pool parties, and swim meets. Help get pools ready for pool inspections. Maintain accurate records for water readings, schedules, and maintenance cleaning schedules. Recruit and train staff to ensure the highest safety standards and quality programming. Know and enforce aquatic rules, procedures, policies, and guidelines. Dress appropriately for leadership and front-line duties, i.e. swim instructor or lifeguard Able to deal with members’ concerns and needs in a professional manner. Return aquatics department phone calls as necessary Ensure that all opening and closing procedures are followed. Report problems and violations to the supervisor. Help the Aquatics Director plan and assist with in-service training. Attend all in-service training Ensure information is communicated with the Aquatics Director in a timely manner Perform other duties and obtain additional training as assigned by the supervisor. Effect on End Result: The effectiveness of this position can be measured when the various job segments are being met, the patrons are having a positive, safe experience, and program retention is high. This position is vital to the safety and health of all persons involved in the Birmingham YMCA Aquatics Programs. Supervisors and administrators will: Follow employee's and volunteers' screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk. Provide employees and volunteers with ongoing supervision and training related to abuse risk. Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with children and teens. Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk. Qualifications Entry Requirements: Must hold and maintain current YMCA or American Red Cross Training Certifications in the following areas: of Lifeguarding of CPRforthe Professional Rescuer; First Aid Training Must be mature, dependable, and have a proven aquatic background. Must be 18 years of age Must have at least 2 years of experience. Must exemplify the character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
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