Hours: M-F & Weekends, All shifts

Pay: $15.00 - $15.50/hr based on experience

Opening Shift Lifeguards

Hours: Monday - Friday, 1-5 days per week

5:00am - 9:00am (Flexible end time)

Pay: $16.00/hr (until 8:00am)

Duties

Be professional, courteous, alert and diplomatic. Guard all swimmers; eliminate unsafe practices and physical hazards
Maintain general pool rules
Administer proper first aid and carry out emergency procedures in the event of an accident
Participate as a part of the Aquatics staff team in providing a safe and enjoyable environment
A lifeguard must be wearing a swimsuit, YMCA staff shirt, and have a whistle and fanny pack with pocket mask at all times. Caps, sweatpants or shoes are not proper attire
Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to shift start time and check your area for hazardous conditions and that all your equipment is at your station
Each lifeguard is responsible for enforcing all pool rules. You must know all the rules and be able to explain why they are important
When unable to work, lifeguards are responsible for obtaining their own substitute. A sub sheet must be filled out and submitted to the Aquatic Director or Assistant Aquatic Director for approval at least 24 hours prior to shift
The lifeguard is responsible for the cleanliness of the entire pool area, including deck, gutters, hallways, staff office and any other areas designated by the Director(s). Please pick up any paper, gum, hair, pins, etc. in pool areas and wash down the deck at closing

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 16 years of age (Opening Shift guards 18 yrs/old)
Maintain an acceptable level of physical fitness to perform in pool activities, rescues and survival skills
Hold a current YMCA Lifeguard Certification and/or hold a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification while fulfilling a YMCA Certification
Hold current Professional Rescuer CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator Certifications
Knowledge in current methods of neck and back injuries and how to apply the backboard
Be dependable and reliable
Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances, all pool rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable
Ability to see and hear individuals and alarms in pool/pool area
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time