Life Guard

Job Description

Are you a strong swimmer with a keen eye for safety? If so, we invite you to apply for our team!

The Mahaska County YMCA is looking for individuals who have a passion for safety and risk management around water. Under the direction of the Aquatics Coordinator, lifeguards will:

Ensure the safety of pool patrons

Remain alert and attentive while on-duty

Participate in regular in-service trainings

Develop and maintain positive relationships with members, program participants, and colleagues

Maintain records as required

Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be able to participate in and pass an American Red Cross lifeguarding class, to include the prerequisite tests.

Must be:

At least 16 years of age

Proficient in swimming

Willing and able to participate in regular in-service trainings and apply proper rescue and first-aid techniques (including extricating individuals from the pool to the deck with some assistance)

Able to sit, kneel, stand, stoop, reach and manipulate objects

Able to use hands to handle, feel, or operate lifesaving equipment

Able to receive and respond to visual and audial cues (see below)

Able to observe and interpret people and situations, as well as analyze and solve problems

The position requires mobility, and attentiveness to visual and audial cues (for recognition and identification of swimmers in distress or in process of unsafe behaviors). Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.