About this opportunity
YMCA of Snohomish County lists this Lifeguard opportunity in everett, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause. Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility-they guide everything we do.
We look forward to having you on our YMCA team!
*The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization!
Position Summary:
Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Create a safe, positive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures. This position may require completing YMCA Swim Instructor Certification to support lesson programming.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area
Know, review, and follow all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures, complete related reports as required
Develop and maintain positive effective relationships with all including our diverse members, participants and other staff
Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool/aquatic area
Maintain accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code
Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed
Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving
Perform chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and take appropriate action
Actively prevent and address suspected abuse
Must be able to remain alert with no lapses in attentiveness
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, able to move about including in/out of elevated chair
Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals
Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision
Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Minimum age 16
Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
Current First Aid, CPRPRO (BLS), AED and O2 certifications
Current YMCA Lifeguard or RLSS, CRC, ARC Lifeguard
Ability to pass lifeguard water test (swim 500 yards, including 100 yards each of sidestroke, front crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick with one arm forward, and inverted breaststroke kick with arm on the stomach; tread water using legs only for at least 2 minutes; and swim underwater for 15 feet)
Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
Fluency in second language desired
Y Culture: Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA
Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines
Arrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system
Worksite address
everett, WA, 98213, US
Who can apply
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