Aquatics - Lifeguard

Description

PAY: $12.20/hour

POSITION TYPE: Part-Time

BENEFITS:

• Complimentary Individual YMCA Membership
• 50% Employee Only Discount on YMCA Programs
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Provided Upon Employment
• Flexible Hours

Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining the safety of all pool patrons by monitoring activities, enforcing pool rules, and responding to aquatic emergencies. Additional duties include checking pool chemical levels, maintaining logs of chemical readings, and recording usage counts. We have a variety of shifts available.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to swim 150 yards continually using the front crawl or breaststroke. After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading using only the legs. After treading, swim 50 more yards. In addition, applicants must be able to perform the brick test.
2. Aquatics background with experience as a lifeguard preferred.
3. Ability to remain alert and attentive for extended periods of time, and respond quickly and calmly to pool events.
4. Ability to tolerate chlorine and temperatures up to 90 degrees with high humidity.
5. Must be dependable and exhibit the Y core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring.

Certifications:

Lifeguard certification required