Lifeguard

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Want to make a positive difference in the lives of other people? Come work for the YMCA where meaningful relationships are made every day. Y employees receive a free membership and other benefits!

Positions available at the Auburn YMCA and over the summer at Casey park!

General Functions:

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director and/or Aquatics Coordinator, Lifeguards ensures the safety of pool patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Responsibilities:

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area.
• Maintain order; understand, uphold and enforce pool rules.
• Prevent accidents whenever possible. Respond quickly and appropriately to all emergency situations in and around the pool.
• Report in writing to the Aquatics Director all accidents, rescues, potential danger areas, damaged equipment, discipline problems and complaints.
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions as designated by the Aquatics Director.
• Secure the pool by locking all doors when the pools are closed and a lifeguard is not on duty.
• Keep abreast of current information relating to lifeguarding.
• Completes additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Adheres and complies with policies and procedures of the Auburn YMCA-WEIU.

Qualifications:

A lifeguard should possess a high degree of safety consciousness, solid decision making skills and good judgment. Additionally lifeguards should be courteous, reliable and friendly while demonstrating a mature and professional demeanor as a representative of the YMCA. Lifeguards should be keenly aware of the risks to pool patrons of not performing the essential functions of their position.

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Must hold current certification in YMCA lifeguarding or equivalent.
• Must hold current certification in Basic First Aid through ASHI or equivalent.
• Must hold current certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer through ASHI or equivalent.
• Must hold current certification in Emergency Oxygen Administration through ASHI or equivalent.
• Crossover to YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within six months of hire date if currently certified in other organizations.

Effect on End Result:

1. The Auburn Y Aquatic Programs will be operated in a safe and effective manner
2. YMCA participants will enhance their physical fitness.
3. Maintain and further the positive image of the YMCA within the community.