We are seeking a creative Lifeguard/Open Lifeguard to join our knowledgeable team at Anderson Area YMCA in Anderson, SC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Lifeguard/Open Lifeguard is a terrific opportunity to develop necessary skills.
If you are strong in analysis, leadership and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Lifeguard/Open Lifeguard at Anderson Area YMCA today!
Job Description Job Title: Lifeguard/Open Lifeguard FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Aquatic Supervisor or Director
Revision Date: 08/18/23
Starting Pay: $10.00 Lifeguard/$14.00 Open Lifeguard
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.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
2. 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.
3. Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
4. 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.
5. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
6. Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
7. Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
8. Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Minimum age of 15.
2. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
3. Current YMCA Lifeguard, American Red Cross or equivalent.
4. Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
5. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Physical Demands: 1.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.
2.Meet strength and lifting requirements.
3.See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
Perks of working for AAYMCA: -Flexible scheduling. We work with our employees as much as possible to give them as many or as few hours as they request.
-Free membership for all employees who work at least one shift per month, and the option to upgrade to a family membership for an additional $28 per month.
-Access to the YMCA's career education center. ' Y-Exchange' is an interactive YMCA website that supports the development of our staff members and volunteers. The site allows us to research development opportunities, explore career options, track our growth through YMCA training, and build your transcript and certifications, and much, much more.
-We are seeking individuals who are team players. You are getting more than a job when you join the AAYMCA Aquatic team, you're a part of a team. You will learn Responsibility, Caring, Respect, and Honesty through working this job, and will gain valuable work experience.
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Benefits of working as a Lifeguard/Open Lifeguard in Anderson, SC:
? Career Growth Potential
? Advancement opportunities
? Generous Compensation
