Lifeguard 1

Job Description

Job Description

To proceed with your application for this position, please complete the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment linked below. Ensure you finish the assessment for your application to be reviewed.

Behavioral Assessment Link

NOTE : YOU MUST BE LIFEGUARD CERTIFIED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

POSITION SUMMARY :

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

OUR CULTURE :

At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice , provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice . Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each and every day. We strive to be the preferred partner collaborating with others, identifying and meeting our community needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
• Knows / reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes incident reports as required.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and / or the state Health Department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions and takes corrective action as needed.
• Performs pool chemical testing, as required, and communicates any issue to supervisor immediately.
• Performs maintenance and cleaning duties as assigned.
• Attends monthly in-service trainings and YMCA mandatory staff meetings and training.
• Works collectively with the director to ensure the needs of the department are met.
• Adheres to all YMCA of Montclair policies, procedures, rules, regulations and best practices, including emergency and safety procedures, and supports the associations’ philanthropy efforts.
• Position is identified as safety sensitive and subjected to required, random drug testing as scheduled.
• Cooperate and interact with all members, staff, program participants, and volunteers in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner.
• Demonstrate and model the YMCA’s four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations and follow mandated abuse reporting procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned periodically by the supervisor.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with members, volunteers, staff, and participants.
• Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations and follow mandated abuse reporting procedures.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES :

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WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

COMPANY BENEFITS :

WORK SCHEDULE : Weekday afternoons, evenings, or weekends

HOURLY PAY RATE : $16.13-$19.00