Certified lifeguard job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

Hiring Immediately for Lifeguards at our Haverford YMCA Branch! Summer Pay Rate of $13 - $15 per hour!! Flexible Schedule and Fun Environment!

Get your whistles and join us poolside! Become a Lifeguard at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA! We are hiring lifeguards at our Haverford YMCA branch. If you have your certification or are looking to become a lifeguard please reach out to us to set up a time to talk. We have flexible schedules to accommodate your busy lifestyle.

What You Will Do:
• Under direct supervision of the Aquatic Leader, the Lifeguard is expected to ensure a safe, clean and enjoyable aquatic environment for YMCA members and participants.
• Ensure safety of all individuals in the pool area by being on deck, watching all activity in and around the pool, walking around the pool area, constantly remaining alert while on duty, enforcing all pool rules, recognize emergencies and rescue individuals in stress.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Strong swimming background
• Lifeguard Certification or wiliness to attain (GPY will cover the cost of certification)
Some Benefits and Perks of Working at the Y:
Flexible work schedule, a free membership, discounted programming, participation in the Y Retirement Fund, health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for continuing education and professional training and development.

About the Greater Philadelphia YMCA:
Every team member at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA is guided by our principle of Connecting People To Healthier Lives. That connection with members and to each other is seen and felt across every department. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference in a cause-driven organization, where social responsibility permeates the culture. As one of the largest YMCAs in the country, serving over 240,000 members and participants in 6 counties with 2,500 employees, we have the size and scope to make real and positive change in the communities

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

• American Red Cross Community First Aid, Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (or higher) and arthritis aquatic instructor certification.
• Ability to physically support and move swimmers of varying size and physical abilities.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to pass a Livescan Criminal Background Check or possess a Criminal Record Exemption
• Effective oral and written communication skills sufficient to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before small groups of participants or employees of AbilityFirst.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to work independently and make effective decisions in a safety-sensitive capacity.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Typically, these requirements may be met by a combination of education in related areas (e.g. special education, recreation, social services, lifeguard, water safety); and substantive experience in developing and implementing water-based programs.

Work schedule:
Weekdays (Part-time); Non-Exempt

AbilityFirst

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Teamwork

AbilityFirst’s team draws its strength from a shared enthusiasm for each other’s success. We live our mission at work and away. In pursuit of that commitment, we enthusiastically build connections between us to continuously learn from one-another and actively seek feedback to improve our approach to the work.

Kindness

We nurture a warm and engaging work environment with trust and respect for one another. Rooted in our mission, we approach each other with humility, humor, and a generosity of spirit. We value diversity and cultivate open and honest communication to understand each other.

We Get the Job Done

AbilityFirst’s team members are open-minded and innovative leaders, guided by a strong moral compass. We approach problems with creativity and follow-through, holding ourselves and each other accountable for staying focused on the goals we set together.

Morning 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Afternoon 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Evening 3:30 pm - 7 pm
20-30 hrs per week

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is not only the premiere non-profit in Los Angeles, it is also a great place to work, make a difference in your community and meet like-minded individuals. With twenty-six branches, three camps and over fifty child care sites, the LA Y is a highly-collaborative, rewarding and fun environment where you will discover your passion, grow your career and make an impact!

We believe in the four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and understand that our staff are our biggest asset! We strive to create high-performing, strong teams in each of our branches and are looking for passionate and enthusiastic staff who will help us to strengthen our impact, empower our community and deliver incredible programming!

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 policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum age of 16. Current YMCA Lifeguarding certification (certified American Red Cross Lifeguards must obtain YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within 90 days of hire). American Safety & Health Institute or American Red Cross or American Heart Association BLS for the Professional Rescuer, Standard/Community First Aid certifications and Emergency Oxygen Administration. 1-2 years lifeguard experience preferred. Ability to maintain required certification; Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Responsibilities
Provide continuous, uninterrupted scanning of pool and aquatic area. Follow Minimum Standards of Safety for Aquatic Activities 7.301. Understand and consistently enforce safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed. Use problem solving skills to make quick decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and recognize the potential for danger or injury.
Member Engagement Maintain effective, positive relationships with members, participants and other staff.
Administration & Compliance Review all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Complete related reports as required. Maintain accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code. Play an active role in continuing to identify ways to improve safety standards. Continuously monitor aquatic area for hazardous or unsafe conditions. Immediately report all hazardous or unsafe conditions to management and takes appropriate action. Successfully complete and pass periodic aquatic safety assessments. Sustain and demonstrate the listed physical demands below:
o Ability to perform the following:
-Tread water for 2 minutes (legs only)
-Swim 250 yards of front crawl
-Swim 50 yards of each:
-Front crawl with the head up
-Breaststroke
-Breaststroke with the head up
-Elementary backstroke kick with hands on the chest
-Perform a feet-first surface-dive in 8 to 10 feet of water (if branch facility accommodates). Then swim underwater for 15 feet.
-Starting in the shallow end of the water, sprint for a distance of approximately 60 feet then perform an arm-over-arm surface dive in 8 to 10 feet (if branch facility accommodates).
-Pick up an object (dive ring) from the bottom of pool, surface and tread water for at least one minute with legs only, replace the object back to the bottom of the pool where it was found.
-Swim the remaining length to end of pool, and hoist yourself out of water.
-Immediately begin CPR on an adult manikin for 2 minutes, stand and listen to directions from instructor.
o Sit for extended periods of time in an elevated chair. Must remain alert and focused on the entire zone of responsibility for extended periods of time, even under conditions of high heat and humidity, with no lapses in consciousness. Move safely to various locations, including entering and exiting an elevated chair, while scanning the zone of responsibility.
o Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals. Must understand that significant background noise exists in all indoor and outdoor aquatic environments.
o Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
o Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue. Communicate with others immediately when responding to an incident or an emergency. Must be able to communicate verbally, including projecting their voice across distances; communicate swiftly and clearly with emergency personnel over the telephone and or in person; and effectively give and receive directions.
o Perform all rescue, resuscitation, and survival skills.
o Act swiftly in an emergency and take action even when unsure whether a person is really in danger.