• Job Description

  Req#: 5000899570606

  Requisition Number

  SQ-2747

  Location

  B - Sequoia YMCA-3000

  Job Title

  Lifeguard (Full-Time) - Sequoia

  Full-Time/Part-Time

  Full-time

  Description

  POSITION SUMMARY:

  The Lifeguard monitors the pool area, providing a safe experience for members, participants, volunteers, and staff.

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Actively scan the pool, looking for hazards and monitoring the safety of swimmers
  • Conduct swim tests with young swimmers
  • Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures consistency with evidence-based practices
  • Attends staff meetings and trainings
  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies
  • Other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Lift equipment and a small- to average-size child.
  • Remain in the pool area at all times.
  • Remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness, in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
  • Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
  • Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
  • Support child or adult body weight in the water.
  • Remain in water ranging from 80--90 degrees for one to four hours.
  • Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance, in normal and loud situations.

  Requirements

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be 15 years of age
  • Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration certifications and child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date
  • YMCA Lifeguard certification or approved lifeguard certification
  • Patience and the ability to effectively communicate

  SALARY RANGE: $20.00-$22.00

  YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

  Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.

  Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

  Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.

  Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

  Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

  Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

  Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

  Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

  Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.

  Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.

  Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.

  Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

  Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

  Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

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