Position Summary:

Essential Functions:

• Maintains all required certifications.
• Analyzes difficult situations and makes decisions according to established policies.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies health and safety rules, policies, guidelines for the pool and pool area.
• Remains alert and vigilant to proactively prevent emergency situations.
• Responds to emergency situations immediately and in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; provides timely and accurate reports and follow-ups.
• Maintains accurate records required by YMCA and state agencies.
• Reports to work a minimum of 5 minutes early and is ready to guard by the start of their shift.
• Has proper equipment at every shift, including guard tube and equipped lifeguard pack; performs equipment checks before every shift to ensure lifeguard readiness.
• Attends required trainings to ensure that skills are maintained.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of age.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer; AED; Basic First Aid Certifications preferred; required within 30 days of hire.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Required, certification provided by KMYMCA.
• Strong communication skills.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move quickly in emergency situations, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
• Required to remain alert and vigilant while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time.
• Regularly lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to tolerate a fast paced, loud, and humid environment.

Summary:

We are looking for a motivated individual to ensure the safety of all those who use the aquatics facilities. Consistently and fairly enforce all the pool rules and regulations and perform lifeguard duties in a professional, responsible and courteous manner.

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