Lifeguard

PAID Lifeguard Certification Training. 

** Weekend Availability Required **

JOB SUMMARY

1. Program Responsibilities

• Arrive on deck, in uniform, ready to open pool promptly at scheduled time.
• Smile and greet members courteously
• Assist in planning, organizing and implementing a full composition of aquatic special events to include but not be limited to lap swim incentives and water walking incentives
• Monitor lap swimmers and designate fast or slow lanes when required.
• Explain class and pool procedure to program participants, enforcing all posted pool rules.
• Provide friendly courteous service to all members, clients and volunteers of the YMCA.
• Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor on appropriate forms.
• Wear appropriate lifeguard attire as requested by supervisor.
• Attend all staff meetings scheduled by supervisor.
• Secure ALL pool doors at the end of your shift unless properly relieved by another certified staff member
• Communicate to all program participants and all members all program and membership promotions.

Specific Availability Requirement: Weekday/Opening Availability

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/Physical Requirements (Minimum Mandatory)

• Minimum 16 years old
• Current Ellis Lifeguard certification and current certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED and O2
• Maintains "Test Ready" Standards
• Must be able to perform all physical tasks of a Lifeguard. Includes lifting adult from pool onto pool deck.
• Complete program specific and employee orientation training by required timeline. 

Requirement** Position is extended, upon successful completion of ELLIS Lifeguarding course**