Know How: Incumbent must pass YMCA background checks and successfully complete and maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications or the ability to acquire them within 30 days of employment. CPR & First Aid certifications must include Adult, child, infant, and obstructed airway maneuver.
Incumbent must have or obtain LGI certifications within 30 days of employment
Incumbent must have or obtain CPO certifications for pool operation within 90 days of employment.
Incumbent must have or obtain v6 training and v6 instructor training.
Incumbent must possess: High school diploma or equivalent; Minimum of 2 years Aquatics experience; and Current or willing to obtain RED CROSS Lifeguard certification.
Incumbent must be able to hear and see noise and distress signals; Sit or stand for extended periods of time on a lifeguard stand; Move to various locations, including in and around an elevated chair; Communicate verbally, including projecting ones voice across distances; and think in the abstract, solve problems, make decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and remember.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the following, but is not limited to:
- Capable of swimming
- Sight, hearing, and speaking
- Tolerance to moderate noise levels
- Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, sitting
- Lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Pulling a minimum of 100 lbs.
- Dress professionally in appropriate attire for activity that promotes a high standard of morality
- Be willing to work the required hours for proper facility operations