Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Lifeguard is responsible for insuring the safety of pool patrons at all times and providing front line monitoring of the program participants. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
1. Checking pool chemicals to assure they are safe and at acceptable levels.
2. To anticipate and prevent problems and accidents in and around the pool.
3. To maintain current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications.
4. Monitoring the pool and pool patrons for signs of distress and responding appropriately to ensure the safety of the patrons.
5. Maintenance and upkeep of pump, filtration, heat and sanitizing systems.
6. Maintain general requirements of pool operations and upkeep (i.e., heating, chemical safety).
7. Assist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer service.
8. Assist in the annual Priceless Gifts fundraising program for the YMCA.
9. Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, parents and children.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no staff supervision requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Sound working knowledge of pool operations.
2. Ability to supervise and lead multiple part-time staff.
3. Foster positive staff, parent and child relation.
4. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract 2 digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
1. CPR and First Aid required
2. Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
3. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds in rescue situations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to bodily fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $13.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brunswick, GA 31525: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Lifeguard: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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