Lifeguard - Winston YMCA

Essential Functions:

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.

• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.

• Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff.

• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.

• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.

• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.

• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.

• Performs chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action.

• Attends all staff meetings and training as required.

• Ensures all First Coast YMCA standards and best practices are implemented and followed.

• Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.

• Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests.

• Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.

• Phase 1

• Tread water for 2 minutes

• Swim 100 yards front crawl

• Phase 2

• Swim 50 yards(2 laps) of each stroke-Front crawl with head up, sidestroke, breaststroke, breaststroke with head up, elementary backstroke kick with hands on chest.

• Perform a feet first surface dive in 6-7 feet of water, then swim underwater for 15 feet

NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.

Relationships: Builds rapport and relates wells to others.

Decision-Making: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Emotional Maturity: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitation and how they impact relationships.

Functional Expertise: Has the function and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-dates knowledge and skill in technology.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 16.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, O2, First Aid certification.
• Current YMCA Lifeguarding Certification.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Must pass Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Physical Demands:

• Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
• Must be able to remain alert.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.