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POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director of Aquatics, the Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of all patrons in the aquatics area. Delivers excellent customer service to all members, guests, and program participants. Promotes all aquatic programs and activities. Maintains cleanliness and organization of the entire aquatics area. Responsible for managing the functions of the aquatics area in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff and Board of Directors.
Job Schedule: Monday through Friday and some Saturdays and Sundays. Monday through Friday shifts are 5:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. -or 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays are rotated.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Protect lives and ensure patron safety. You are responsible for each life that is in the pool area. Be Alert, Be Diligent, Be Conscientious and Be Consistent
Report directly to the Director of Aquatics.
Participate in in-service training and staff meetings as scheduled by the Director of Aquatics.
Report to duty 10 minutes before start time to receive information from the outgoing lifeguard.
Maintain the proper dress code assigned, always including hip pack and rescue tube.
Lifeguard must be in the lifeguard chair at all times when pool is occupied.
Ensure that all records and lifeguard certifications are up to date.
Perform appropriate patron surveillance and appropriate rescues as taught.
Complete all tasks assigned.
Enforce all pool and spa rules consistently.
Maintain positive interaction with patrons of all ages.
Assist in pool operations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Maintain records for all daily chemical checks and opening/closing procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS: 16 years of age preferred
Valid driver license
Lifeguard/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
Blood borne pathogens training required
Excellent interpersonal skills with children and adults.
Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Dress appropriately; YMCA Lifeguard t-shirt or sweatshirt should be worn at all times. A one piece or tankini swim suit for females and swimming trunks for males is also required at all times. Shorts or long pants may be worn over your swim suit. Bikinis and/or speedos are not acceptable attire.
The employee frequently is required to walk, stand, kneel, and stoop.
Must be able to sit on the floor and get back up.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Cellphones are not allowed on deck unless for work purposes.
No visitors allowed on deck.
Worksite address
henderson, NC, 27537, US
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