About this opportunity
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SUMTER lists this Lifeguard opportunity in sumter, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lifeguard
Hot Job
YMCA of Sumter - Sumter, SC 29150
Overview
Salary Range $12.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time Job Shift Any
Description
General Function:
Under the direction of the Aquatics Director and consistent with the Christian mission, the lifeguard is responsible for the safety of all members and participants in the pool area. In addition, the incumbent will also be responsible for member service while in the pool area. The lifeguard will be required to attend swim lesson instructor trainings and be prepared to teach swim lessons.
Qualifications
Principal Activities:
Must be able to work two (2) days per week. Weekend work will be required as needed
Check safety equipment and have ready for use
Be alert, courteous, professional, and tactful to all members, visitors and staff
Guard with staff shirt, rescue tube, whistle, and CPR pack
Maintain observation of pool at all times
Enforce all rules as written and posted
Avoid unnecessary talking or visiting with swimmers or visitors
To correct a rule infraction use (Q 1 2) in a courteous but determined manner
Clear swimmers from water during electrical storm. Wait 30 minutes after lightning and thunder before entering water
Clear pool immediately if there is a power outage
Make a survey of the bottom of the pool when coming on duty, during duty and when leaving
When closing check all rooms, lock dressing room doors, fill-out attendance sheets/ duty list, take articles to pool lost and found, and hang key in the Aquatic Director's box
Know proper emergency procedure
Give deep-water test to those wanting to swim in deep water
NEVER leave the pool unguarded
Record attendance for adult, youth, family open swim, and other groups as needed
Test pool chemistry and make adjustments as needed, record all results and actions in the pool log book
Communicate to all members and visitors in an appropriate manner
Attend YMCA Orientation sessions, training, and staff meetings as scheduled
Attend YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor training and be prepared to teach lessons
Review lifesaving skills, CPR, First Aid procedures and be knowledgeable of the Aquatics Handbook
Report to work at least 10 minutes before scheduled time
Clock In/Out as scheduled on the Aquatic work schedule
Perform other assignments as given by the Aquatic's Director or a member of the YMCA management team
Worksite address
sumter, SC, 29153, US
Who can apply
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