Lifeguard | Henderson Family YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Aquatics, theLifeguardis responsible forensuringthe safety of all patrons in theaquaticsarea.

Deliversexcellentcustomerservice to all members, guests,and program participants.Promotes all aquatic programs and activities.

Maintains cleanliness and organization of the entire aquatics area.

Responsible for managing the functions of theaquaticsareain accordance withthe stated mission, goals, and policiesestablishedby the administrative staff and Board of Directors.

Monday through Friday 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m., 4 p.m.

to 8 .p.m, 5:45 a.m.

to 11 a.m.

Saturdays 8 a.m.

to 12:30 p.m.

and/or 12:30 p.mm to 4:30 p.m.

Sundays 12:45 p.m.

to 4:30 p.m.

Shifts times vary from 4 to 6 hours.

Preference given to applicants who are currently lifeguard certified.

If interested or you need to get certified, please contact the Director of Aquatics at 252-438-2144.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Protect lives and ensure patron safety.Youare responsible foreach life that is in the pool area.Be Alert, Be Diligent, Be Conscientious and Be Consistent Report directly to the Director of Aquatics.

Participate inin-servicetraining and staff meetingsas scheduled by the Director of Aquatics.

Report to duty 10 minutes beforestarttime to receive information from the outgoing lifeguard.

Maintaintheproperdress code assigned,alwaysincluding hip pack and rescue tube.

Lifeguard mustbe in the lifeguard chairat all timeswhenpoolis occupied.

Ensure thatall records andlifeguardcertificationsareup to date.

Perform appropriate patronsurveillance andappropriate rescuesas taught.

Complete all tasks assigned.

Enforce all pool and sparules consistently.

Maintain positive interaction with patrons of all ages.

Assistin pool operations andmaintaina safe and clean environment.

Maintain records for all daily chemical checks and opening/closing procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 16 years of age or older.Valid driver license Lifeguard/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification Blood borne pathogens training required Excellent interpersonal skillswith children and adults.

Ability to connect with people ofdiverse backgrounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Dress appropriately;YMCA Lifeguard t-shirt or sweatshirt should beworn at all times.A one piece or tankiniswim suitfor females and swimming trunks for males is alsorequiredat all times.Shorts or long pants may be worn over yourswim suit.

Bikinis and/or speedos are not acceptable attire.

The employee frequentlyis required towalk, stand, kneel, and stoop.

Mustbe able to sit on the floor and get back up.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fiftypounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usual...