GENERAL FUNCTION:

The lifeguard is responsible for the safety of all patrons in and around the pool area and creates a safe and positive atmosphere.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 16 years of age or older
• Ability to relate well and communicate effectively and relate to a diverse group of individuals, in all circumstances

• Pass a comprehensive background check

• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required and completes all on-line trainings which include child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire

• Upholds YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youths
• Professional rescuer CPR/AED
• Emergency oxygen administration
• First Aid
• Current Lifeguard certification, YMCA Certification preferred but will accept Red Cross or StarGuard
• Lifeguard swim test requirements attached

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Ensures that safety procedures are followed at all times
• Works collaboratively with facility coordinator to maintain and review accurate records of pool chemical levels according to facility plan
• Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas
• Wear rescue pack and rescue tube at all times while on duty
• Attend monthly in-services and other trainings as required and complete all required on-line trainings which includes child abuse prevention training within 7 days of hire.
• Upholds YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youths

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS AND DUTIES:

• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations in accordance to mandated reporting requirements
• Responsible for general housekeeping tasks to ensure workspace is always clean
• Submits hours worked accurately on electronic time card, within timelines for supervisor approval
• Passion for high standards and believes in the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility
• Flexible schedule needed as on occasion may need to work evenings and/or weekends
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

DRIVER REQUIREMENTS:

Private Vehicle, Requesting Reimbursement

• Valid drivers license
• Proof of Insurance

YMCA vehicle

• 18 of age or older
• Valid drivers license
• Driving record which meets or exceeds YMCA standards, driver records request will be submitted

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT

• Office/fitness/aquatics environment with occasional interruptions
• Ability to work inside and outside (environments include humidity, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions) year round
• Evening and/or early morning, and/or weekend hours required periodically

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Physical ability to perform all skills required of a lifeguard, and have the mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200lb person

• Ability to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatics environment including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility, with or without accommodation
• Ability to see and observe all sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Physical and mental ability to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to remain alert with no lapses in concentration or consciousness
• Ability to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention

YMCA Swim Test Requirements

Prerequisites:

• Must be 16 years old by the end of the class.

Phase 1

• Tread water for 2 minutes (legs only)
• Swim 100 yards of front crawl

Phase 2

• Swim 50 yards each of:
  1. Front crawl with head up
  2. Sidestroke
  3. Breaststroke
  4. Breaststroke with head up
  5. Elementary backstroke kick with hands on chest/stomach
• Perform feet first surface dive in 8 to 10 feet of water (or maximum depth of training facility). Then swim underwater for 15 feet.

Phase 3

• Participants start in the water at shallow end.
• Sprint for a distance of approximately 60 feet, and then perform and arm-over-arm surface dive in 8 to 10 feet of water (or maximum depth of training facility).
• Pick up an object (dive ring) from the bottom of pool, surface, tread water for at least 1 minute with legs only, and replace the object back to the bottom of the pool where it was found.
• Swim the remaining length to end of pool, and hoist yourself out of water.
• Immediately begin compression on an adult manikin for 1 minute or 100 compressions; stand and listen to directions from instructor.

The Olympic Peninsula YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer