Lifeguard

Job Details

Youth Center - Birmingham, AL

$14.00 Hourly

Description

GENERAL FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for supervising the aquatic facility and/or aquatic activities to secure and ensure the safety of all those involved. The lifeguard also maintains all areas in and around the aquatic facility. These duties will be performed while practicing the “Y” values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

Know and enforce aquatic rules, procedures, policies, and guidelines.

Wash deck, maintain cleanliness and keep deck free of obstructions.

Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas.

Take and record chemical readings.

Dress appropriately for guarding duties – YMCA lifeguard shirt, swim suit (red, black or navy), name tag, whistle, fanny pack.

Responsible for dealing with patrons’ concerns and needs in a professional manner.

Report problems and violations to the supervisor.

Handle equipment as assigned.

Arrive on time to begin shift.

Take ownership of the pool and responsibilities.

In the event of an absence, find a substitute and inform the supervisor as soon as possible.

Secure pool facility at the close of business and when the pool is not in use, inspect aquatic facility when opening pool for any problem areas.

Maintain cleanliness of aquatics activity/area/facility.

Report injuries to the supervisor and fill out the required and appropriate forms.

Attend all scheduled staff meetings.

Take directions from Head Lifeguards and/or Aquatics Coordinator.

Be knowledgeable of and promote branch programs and membership.

Perform check of all safety/emergency equipment at start of scheduled shift & alert management of any issues.

Perform other duties as assigned/required.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

The effectiveness of this position can be measured when the various job segments are being met, the areas mentioned above are kept sanitary and clean and Member’s satisfaction regarding building cleanliness and sanitation is high.

Employees and volunteers who do not directly supervise children and teens will:

Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children and teens.

Attend required abuse risk management training annually.

Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Adhere to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Certification

Some previous experience is desired.

Must be mature and dependable

Must be 15 years of age or older.

GRADE QUALIFICATIONS:

Maintain a YMCA or Red Cross certification in the following: CPR for the Professional Rescuer/1st Aid, AED, Lifeguarding

Reasoning ability, able to follow instructions

Customer service skills

Able to prioritize and multitask

Leadership skills

Basic problem solving skills

Ability to provide feedback

Ability to supervise

Ability to organize

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Able to stand, bend, squat, push, pull and reach over head

Lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds

Able to work in/outdoors in different temperatures

Must be able to swim 300 yards monthly