Lifeguard, New Kupiec East Edmond YMCA
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YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
KS
Summary
The lifeguard is responsible for monitoring the pool area to ensure swimmer safety and enforcing facility rules to prevent accidents. They must also respond promptly to emergencies, perform rescues, and maintain the cleanliness of the pool environment.
Job Description
Description
Everyone knows the pool is the coolest place to be in the summer. Join our Aquatics Team to make sure everyone can enjoy the pool in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a lifeguard, a swim instructor or a little bit of both, you’re going to love working in aquatics at the Y because you’re helping swimmers feel confident and gain experience in the water. No lifeguard experience? No problem, we’ll train you!
*Starting at $12.00 per hour
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- Monitor pool area to ensure the safety of all swimmers and visitors
- Enforce pool rules and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries
- Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, including performing rescues and administering first aid or CPR as needed
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pool area and surrounding facilities
- Conduct regular safety checks of equipment and pool conditions
- Provide excellent customer service by assisting members and guests with inquiries and ensuring a positive experience
At the YMCA, we foster a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages personal growth and community engagement. We offer opportunities for ongoing training and development, along with a rewarding work environment dedicated to making a positive impact on our community.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
- Must 16 years of age.
- YMCA Lifeguard or certification by another nationally recognized organization.
- Must possess a cooperative spirit to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, Y members, program participants and the general public.
- Must have ability to relate with pool patrons in a positive manner.
- Must be professional, alert, courteous and tactful.
- Must be serious in their manner toward job responsibilities and have an aptitude for thinking clearly in emergency situations.
- Must have strong water skills and maintain top physical fitness
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the Oklahoma City Metro, 15 Ys engage more than 232,000 men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities across the country, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.
Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Founded
1889
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the Oklahoma City Metro, 15 Ys engage more than 232,000 men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities across the country, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.
Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Founded
1889
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
