Lifeguard Job at YMCA Southcoast, Fall River, MA

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  • YMCA Southcoast
  • Fall River, MA

Job Description

YMCA Southcoast

Job Title: Lifeguard

Position Summary:

Maintains a safe, welcoming environment & healthy conditions in the swimming pool, on the deck, and in the surrounding areas. Creates a positive & responsive atmosphere promoting patron safety and engagement.

Essential Functions:

  • Maintains constant surveillance of the pool and the pool areas.
  • Maintains current knowledge of all emergency procedures within pool and pool area.
  • Responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; provides timely and accurate reports and follow-ups.
  • Knows, understands, and consistently applies health and safety rules, policies, guidelines for the pool and pool area.
  • Conveys information on programs and schedules to members.
  • Maintains accurate records required by YMCA and state agencies.
  • Perform equipment checks and ensure availability of required equipment.
  • Perform chemical testing as prescribed; take immediate corrective action as needed.

YMCA Competencies:

Mission and Community Oriented : Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented : Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others.

Results Oriented : Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.

Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum age of 16 years
  • CPR for the Professional Rescuer w/AED (infant/child/adult) & Basic First Aid Certifications
  • Current Certification YMCA Lifeguarding OR Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification and
  • Attainment of YMCA Lifeguarding certification within 90 days of hire or as soon as class is offered in the Association.
  • Ability to achieve Oxygen Administration certification within 30 days of hire.
  • Ability to maintain certification level of physical and mental alertness.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
  • Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time
  • Ability to communicate verbally across distances in a noisy environment.

Job Tags

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