Head Life Guard

General Function:

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director and consistent with the Christian mission, the head lifeguard is responsible for the safety of all members and participants in the pool area. In addition, the incumbent will also be responsible for member service while in the pool area. The head Lifeguard is responsible for making water rescues, helping swim lesson instructors, maintenance of the facility, opening and closing duties for the YMCA. Participant must be at least 18 years old and have good swimming skills, including front crawl and breaststroke. In addition, the incumbent will maintain and ensure the safety of the members at all times.

Requirements:

• 25hrs per week
• 18 years of age
• Lifeguard and / or prior leadership experience
• Help with Pool maintenance
• Help with Staff training & Aquatics programming
• Check safety equipment and have ready for use
• Be alert, courteous, professional, and tactful to all members, visitors and staff
• Guard with staff shirt, rescue tube, whistle, and CPR pack
• Maintain observation of pool at all times
• Enforce all rules as written and posted
• Avoid unnecessary talking or visiting with swimmers or visitors
• To correct a rule infraction use (Q 1 2) in a courteous but determined manner
• Clear swimmers from water during electrical storm. Wait 30 minutes after lightning and thunder before entering water
• Clear pool immediately if there is a power outage
• Make a survey of the bottom of the pool when coming on duty, during duty and when leaving
• When closing check all rooms, lock dressing room doors, fill-out attendance sheets/ duty list, take articles to pool lost and found, and hang key in the Aquatic Director’s box
• Know proper emergency procedure
• Give deep-water test to those wanting to swim in deep water
• NEVER leave the pool unguarded
• Record attendance for adult, youth, family open swim, and other groups as needed
• Test pool chemistry and make adjustments as needed, record all results and actions in the pool log book
• Communicate to all members and visitors in an appropriate manner
• Attend YMCA Orientation sessions, training, and staff meetings as scheduled
• Attend YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor training and be prepared to teach lessons
• Review lifesaving skills, CPR, First Aid procedures and be knowledgeable of the Aquatics Handbook
• Clock In/Out as scheduled on the Aquatic work schedule
• Perform other assignments as given by the Aquatic’s Director or a member of the YMCA management team

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• YMCA Leadership Training
• No cost membership
• YMCA programming discount
• Pay$ - TBD

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sumter, SC 29150: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Lifeguard: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12