Lifeguard – PT

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POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Aquatic Director, the lifeguard works
alongside members and guests, developing and monitoring the aquatic
department and its programs to help ensure the safety, cleanliness, and
general operations of the pools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

– Function as a Lifeguard in maintaining order, preventing accidents,
rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning, and enforcing pool rules.
– Remain calm in challenging situations and make good sound judgments,
establish goals, strive for excellence, build rapport and relate
well to others.
– React quickly and calmly in emergencies and know emergency
procedures.
– Apply lifeguarding techniques and render first aid when needed.
– Direct the correction of improper lifeguard practices and behaviors.
– Maintain effective, positive relationships with members,
participants, and employees.
– Maintain current certification and complete skill checks and
polishes as required.
– Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies and
guidelines for the aquatic area.
– Perform equipment checks as needed.
– Perform chemical testing and make corrections as needed and as
trained.
– Attend staff meetings and participate in regular in-service training
sessions.
– []{#Hlk100839242}Follow and enforce all pool rules.
– Assist with cleaning and maintenance as needed.
– Assist in coordination of special events and activities.
– Endure all checklists, reports, and paperwork are completed
correctly and in a timely manner
– Provide exceptional customer service by greeting all participants,
maintaining a clean and safe facility and demonstrating professional
conduct at all times.
– All other duties as requested.
– Must be at least 15 years of age
– Able to apply swimming, water safety, and rescue skills
– Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
– Strong communication and judgement skills
– Certifications or equivalent training in the following: American Red
Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/FA/AED, American Red Cross Waterpark Skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

– []{#Hlk115783867}[]{#Hlk119677376}Must regularly lift and/or move
up to fifty (50) pounds, and occasionally move up to
seventy-five (75) pounds in the form of supplies or equipment.
– []{#Hlk115781502}Able to sit, stand and bend to perform appropriate
tasks.
– Must be able to move at an appropriate pace to respond to
emergencies.
– Follow all safety requirements of the Salina Family YMCA.
– May be required to stand for extended periods of time.
– Work in different temperature environments.

[]{#Hlk119676563}The physical demands described are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

[]{#Hlk112851699}YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

– Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values of
caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Demonstrates a desire
to serve others and fulfill community needs.

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– Collaboration:Works effectively with people of different
backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport
and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other
persons point of view and remains calm in challenging situations,
listens for understanding meaning, speaks and writes effectively.
Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
– Operationa l Effectiveness:Makes sound judgments and transfers
learning from one situation to another, establishes goals, clarifies
tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings, strives to
meet or exceed goals, and delivers a high-value experience for
participants.
– Personal Growth:Pursues self-development that enhances job
performance, demonstrates an openness to change and seeks
opportunities in the change process, accurately assesses personal
feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact
relationships have the functional and technical knowledge and skills
required to perform well.

EFFECTS ON END RESULTS

– The employees and community will recognize the YMCA as an employer
of choice and will feel supported in their work. The Lifeguard
position and, in turn, the Aquatics Department affect the overall
quality and reputation of the Salina Family YMCA in a positive way
by providing excellent service and safety to all within the Y.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive but to give a
basic structure of the duties; the employee may be requested to perform
other reasonable related duties as assigned by the supervisor. Job
descriptions and assignments may be modified w