Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA, The American Red Cross, and the State of Michigan policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Maintains active surveillance of the pool area including utilizing “the effective 10/20 scanning strategy”, ensuring that the pool is never left unattended. Ensures that fellow staff are following proper guidelines and correct them when needed.

· Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and guidelines established by the American Red Cross. Completes related reports as required.

· Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.

· Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA, The American Red Cross, Model Aquatic Health Code and/or the State of Michigan Health Department code.

· Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.

· Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and alerts supervisors if unsafe conditions exist that require closing the pool for the safety of the members.

· Performs and documents chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.

· Attends all staff meetings, trainings, certification courses as required and attend monthly in-service training.

· Does not engage in any activity which will distract from scanning the pool (including, but not limited to: reading, TV watching, eating, text messaging, cell phone use, use of headphones, extended conversations with members, participants or co-workers, or sleeping).

· Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

· Mission Advancement:Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

· 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 person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

· Operational Effectiveness:Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

· 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. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum age of 16

· Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.

· Current American Red Cross Lifeguard license.

· Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness at all times.

· Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA & American Red Cross standards at all times.

· One year of experience lifeguard preferred, but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.

· Meet strength and lifting requirements.

· See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Detroit, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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