Lifeguard

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for protecting the safety of members and participants in and around aquatic facilities. Prevents potential accidents by ensuring adherence to policies and program standards of the YMCA of San Diego County. Provide excellent customer service to members and participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Practice preventative lifeguard techniques at all times to include but not limited to the following:
• Positioned to have full view of the area of responsibility above and below water surface
• Area of responsibility not greater than 180 degrees
• Scan area of responsibility every 5 to 10 seconds
• Must have contact with victim within 10 seconds
• Remain within 2 feet of the pool at all times
• Perform appropriate rescues
• Report any hazards or problems to Director immediately
• Educates participants regarding rules and regulations of pool area
• Participate in scheduled and random lifeguard drills
• Administer First Aid and/or CPR as necessary
• Perform chemical tests as scheduled and add chemicals to the pool as needed when not lifeguarding
• Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (must crossover to YMCA within 6 months)
• Current CPR PRO/AED and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute
• Current First Aid certification (First Aid for Public Safety Personnel within 11 months) and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute
• Current O2 certification and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Encinitas, CA 92024: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Lifeguard: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $18 - $-1