Lifeguard
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YMCA of Greenville
Greenville, SC, US
Summary
The lifeguard is responsible for maintaining active surveillance of the pool area to ensure the safety of all members and guests. They must also enforce water safety policies, perform rescues, and administer first aid or CPR when necessary.
Job Description
Overview
The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The Lifeguard supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, we offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff:
- Work Today, Get Paid Today!!! Instant access to your earned wages before payday.
- Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
- 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, personal training, sports and aquatics.
- 12% Retirement Contribution, once fully vested.
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan.
We're "First Job Friendly" and we provide FREE lifeguard certification for staff!
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Responsibilities
- Being “rescue ready” and maintains active surveillance to ensure safety of the pool and aquatics area.
- Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies. Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
- Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area to ensure a safe working environment and be able to answer customer questions.
- Knows and able to perform all emergency procedures and immediately responds to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; accurately completes related reports as required.
- Properly completes daily tasks according to YMCA Aquatics Standard Operating Procedures.
- Remains calm and objective when under pressure or challenged by others while maintaining a positive attitude
- Provides excellent customer service to members, guests, and program participants.
- Attends required meetings, trainings and in-services.
Other expectations
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
- Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
- Follow mandated reporting requirements.
- Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
- Maintenance Employees-ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker-rooms and bathrooms), etc.
Qualifications
- Minimum age 15
- Current Lifeguard Certification - American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard or be able to gain certification within 60 days of employment.
- CPR, First Aid, & AED Certification
- Demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
- Ability to effectively communicate and enforce policies and procedures to members, program participants, and guests.
- Ability to react quickly and properly in emergency situations.
- Complete New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, and Blood Bourne Pathogen training within first 30-days of employment.
Lifeguard Certification is required prior to being hired as a lifeguard. If you do not have your Lifeguarding Certification, the YMCA of Greenville does offer Lifeguard Certification Classes. For more information on the classes, please visit our website or click the following link Lifeguarding at the Y
The Y is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living, and for social responsibility. A strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors.
We believe that to bring about meaningful change in individuals and communities, we must be focused and accountable. At the Y, we measure the success of our cause by how well we engage communities in our three areas of impact.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Empowering young people to reach their full potential
HEALTHY LIVING
Improving individual and community well-being
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Providing support and inspiring action in our communities
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure everyone—regardless of gender, income, faith, sexual orientation or cultural background—has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. We share the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—everything we do stems from it.
We know that the key to effectively nurturing the potential of children, improving the nation’s health and well-being and supporting our neighbors is a passionate, experienced and diverse array of staff, volunteers and members who value what everyone brings to the table.
Founded
1876
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Greenville, South Carolina
The Y is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living, and for social responsibility. A strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors.
We believe that to bring about meaningful change in individuals and communities, we must be focused and accountable. At the Y, we measure the success of our cause by how well we engage communities in our three areas of impact.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Empowering young people to reach their full potential
HEALTHY LIVING
Improving individual and community well-being
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Providing support and inspiring action in our communities
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure everyone—regardless of gender, income, faith, sexual orientation or cultural background—has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. We share the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—everything we do stems from it.
We know that the key to effectively nurturing the potential of children, improving the nation’s health and well-being and supporting our neighbors is a passionate, experienced and diverse array of staff, volunteers and members who value what everyone brings to the table.
Founded
1876
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Greenville, South Carolina
