- Lifeguard Fair Oaks
- YMCA OF SUPERIOR CA in Fair Oaks, CA, United States
- jobs
- 2 months ago
jobs description
POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe-in-six” model. 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 and/or the state Health Department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
• Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
• Values -Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
• Community -Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Decision Making-Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Inclusion-Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum age of 18.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
• Current YMCA lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding and obtain YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Oxygen Administration certification (required within 30 days of hire)
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
• Must be able to remain alert.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
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Fair Oaks CA United States