Lifeguard-Early Morning

Job Description

Job Description

YMCA Southcoast

Job Title : Lifeguard

Position Summary :

Maintains a safe, welcoming environment & healthy conditions in the swimming pool, on the deck, and in the surrounding areas. Creates a positive & responsive atmosphere promoting patron safety and engagement.

Essential Functions :

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool and the pool areas.
• Maintains current knowledge of all emergency procedures within pool and pool area.
• Responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; provides timely and accurate reports and follow-ups.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies health and safety rules, policies, guidelines for the pool and pool area.
• Conveys information on programs and schedules to members.
• Maintains accurate records required by YMCA and state agencies.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure availability of required equipment
• Perform chemical testing as prescribed; take immediate corrective action as needed.
• Current daytime schedule are Tuesdays 4 : 45am-9am; Thursdays 4 : 45am-10 : 30am and Fridays 4 : 45am-9am (with 5-7am paid at a higher rate).

YMCA Competencies :

Mission and Community Oriented : Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented : Seeks first to understand the others point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others.

Results Oriented : Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.

Personal Development Oriented : Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications :

Physical Demands :