Lifeguard 4: Harris YMCA

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator  and in accordance with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Lifeguard 4 is responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. 

• Responsible for the safety of facility patrons
• Enforces all of the facility’s policies, rules, and regulations
• Recognizes and responds effectively to emergencies
• Responds to patron inquiries and concerns and provides Branch information as needed
• Inspects the aquatic facility on a daily schedule and reports unsafe conditions and equipment to supervisor
• Completes records and reports regarding the following: hourly patron attendance, water chemistry,  incidents and accidents
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by supervisor
• Assist with the Community Outreach Campaign.

 Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Current YMCA On The Guard II certification or American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (American Red Cross Lifeguards must successfully complete a crossover course to YMCA On The Guard II within 6 months of employment and must maintain YMCA certification)
• Current CPR (American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or National Safety Council Level II)
• Current First Aid (American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety or National Safety Council)
• Must obtain Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training within 60 days of employment
• Must complete YMCA of Greater Charlotte New Staff Orientation within 60 days of employment
• Must complete Bloodborne Pathogens Training within 60 days of employment and recertify annually
• Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills

 Physical Requirements:

• Walking                  
• Squatting                          
• Pushing (100 lbs)           
• Kneeling
• Crouching            
• Stooping                            
• Pulling (100 lbs)             
• Climbing                                     
• Standing                 
• Carrying (50 lbs)            
• Lifting (50 lbs)
• Must be able to accomplish these tasks:
• Remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness
• Sit for extended periods including in an elevated chair
• Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distance
• Hear noises and distress signals
• Observe all areas of the pool or water park
• Perform all needed rescues and survival skills

 Effect On End Result:

• Each lifeguard will be evaluated based on the degree to which:
• Pool area is maintained in a safe, clean, well-supervised manner that welcomes participation
• Member and program participants evaluations reflect satisfaction
• Teamwork is promoted and demonstrated
• Members and patrons are well informed of aquatics programs
• We understand and mutually accept that the above description represents our agreement as to