Lifeguard - Hickory Foundation YMCA

Overview
Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director and

in accordance with

the mission of the YMCA, the
Lifeguard
maintains

safe swimming conditions in the pool and deck areas. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills. Creatively finds ways to connect participants to one another and the YMCA community.

Lifeguards allow the Y to offer life-changing programs in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

When we do this effectively, we deliver on our cause as a nonprofit by strengthening our community.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.
Responsibilities

• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area/body of water, know/review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations

immediately

• Responds to emergency situations in assigned zone.

Assists

in communicating emergency situations outside of assigned zone

• Perform first aid when necessary and complete

appropriate incident/accident

reports

• Know, understand, and consistently communicate policies and guidelines for the pool, body of water, and whirlpool
• Performs daily routine chores and maintenance of waterpark to ensure neat and orderly appearance
• Provides superior customer service to all guests by assisting all in a polite and expedient manner
• Participate in all branch safety and quality drills
• Attend all required monthly and y early in-service trainings
• Arrive 10 minutes prior to

start

of

scheduled

shift

• Engage in active listening with members

in order to

build relationships, understand

each individual's

goals and interests and take the initiative to

assist

in the achievement of those goals

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Preferred candidates have current and active

YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certificationsÂ

• Must successfully complete at least two hours of practical guarding at branch prior to first shift
• Ability to pass lifeguard water

and audible

test

• Must be able to

remain

alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher

• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Audible

awareness of noises and distress signals in surroundings

• Observe all areas of the pool with

clear vision

• Perform all needed rescues and survival skills
• Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in in a dynamic, potentially loud environment
• Perform all needed rescues,

resuscitation

and survival skills

• Think in abstract, solve

problems

and make quick decisions

• Act swiftly in an emergency

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Contribution

Posted Salary Range
USD $ USD $14.25 /Hr.