Lifeguard Job at South Sound YMCA, Olympia, WA

  • South Sound YMCA
  • Olympia, WA

Job Description

Job Details Job Location: Briggs Community YMCA - Olympia, WA 98501, Position Type: Part-Time, Salary Range: $17.75 - $17.75 Hourly, Job Category: Aquatics, POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Lifeguard position is responsible for protecting the safety of patrons in and around the pool area by preventing potential accidents through rule enforcement, maintaining a clean uncluttered pool area, and maintaining a chemically balanced pool. OUR CULTURE: In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. 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 and procedures. 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. Attends all staff meetings and in-service training. Performs other duties as assigned. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Engaging Community Communication & Influence Inclusion Mission Advancement Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum age of 16. Certification: American Red Cross Lifeguarding which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Basic First Aid. Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards. WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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. Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard. 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. See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Immediate start

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