Job Description:
Responsible for ensuring effective performance of lifeguard functions. Ensure the safety of the YWCA Princeton’s facility patrons and serve as a swim instructor by planning, coordinating and teaching learn-to-swim and water safety courses. Assist in training and scheduling. Ensure all certifications are current. Ensure all lifeguards are fully competent in performing water rescue procedures. Maintain positive working relationships with all constituents, staff and public. Poses appropriate knowledge and experience to achieve the goals of the organization and its mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Current certification in the following:

a. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid/CPR for the

Professional Rescuer

b. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

c. Other certifications required by local or state laws

d. Pre-employment testing of lifeguarding skills and knowledge

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding skills

2. Thorough knowledge and application of WSI skills and level requirements

3. High School Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree

4. Minimum 3 years of experience in related field

5. An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures

6. Communication skills (oral and written)

7. Decision-making skills

8. Ability to develop new and unique services

9. Treat participants, donors, volunteers and staff with respect and dignity

10. Leadership skills

11. Planning and organizational skills

12. Problem solving skills

13. Networking skills

Responsibilities:

1. Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies

2. Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations

3. Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor

4. Complete records and reports

5. Participate in regular in-service training sessions

6. Exercise regularly to maintain fitness level (strength and endurance)

7. Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor

8. Be familiar with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels and other Red Cross water safety courses and know how to use course materials effectively

9. Adapt your teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives

10. Provide for the health and safety of participants, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards, and that materials and equipment are safe

11. Cover all material required in a level

12. Communicate regularly with participants and their parents, as appropriate, to ensure they are aware of progress

13. Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in according with facility emergency action plans

14. Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations

15. Complete records and reports

16. Participate in regular in-service training sessions

17. Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor

18. Assess participant swimming skills for appropriate level placement

19. Complete Incident Reports and submit to Director of Aquatics within 24 hours of an incident

20. Orient new lifeguards to job duties and responsibilities

21. Ensure all lifeguards are current on their training and certifications

22. Schedule, coordinate and conduct in-service trainings

23. Assist in scheduling of lifeguards to ensure adequate coverage of the pool area

24. Assist in maintenance and upkeep of facility

25. Complete and submit paperwork accurately and on time (i.e. course record sheets, progress reports, attendance, lesson plans)

26. Provide customer service by providing information to customers

27. Address participants concerns, problems and other issues as they arise

Supervision Received:

1. Supervisor

2. Chief Operating Officer