People of all ages and backgrounds come to the Y learn to swim, for water safety education, and to meet their health and wellness goals in the pool. Lifeguards are essential to ensuring a safe environment for those individuals. The lifeguard creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas. (6am - 11am)

Join a forward-thinking non-profit organization in furthering our mission to provide programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area

• Know/review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Complete related reports as required

• Maintain effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff

• Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area

• Perform equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed

• Check the pool for hazardous conditions

• Perform chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and take appropriate action

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• 1-2 years' related experience preferred

Education

• Some high school required

• Coursework in lifeguarding and/or water safety preferred

Certification

• Lifeguard certification required

• Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration required

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