LIFEGUARD

Job Title: Lifeguard Department: Health & Wellness

Reports to: Aquatics Program Coordinator Effective Date: December 2024

Schedule: As needed Remote Position: No

Job Summary:

As a lifeguard, monitor the safety of members in our pool and pool deck. Assist in First Aid or CPR on the premises.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Scan activity area continuously, taking occasional walks around the deck to ensure safety of the swimmers; respond immediately to an emergency using established emergency procedures.
• Greet participants so that all feel welcome and comfortable and offer assistance as appropriate.
• Enforce the policies and rules of the pool.
• Set out equipment as needed (i.e.: lane lines) and clean up when finished so that deck area stays cleared.
• Report any problems or concerns expressed by participants to the supervisor to ensure effective resolution and follow through.
• Test water at regular intervals to ensure a safe swimming environment notify supervisor of problems with testing levels
• Clean pool on an hourly basis as directed by pool protocol
• Wear appropriate YWCA lifeguard uniform
• Maintain a safe Aquatic Environment

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work with and respond to members, and to relate to people of diverse attitudes and interests.
• WSI preferred but not required

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid/CPR certifications or YMCA Lifeguard or Star Guard or Ellis and Ellis Lifeguarding, BSA lifeguarding

Physical Requirements:

• Must be a skilled swimmer and able to pull weight through the water.
• Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.