- Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
- Provides supervision of staff when management is not in the facility.
- Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area and helps mentor lifeguard in rule enforcement and swim test administration.
- The position is identified as safety sensitive and subjected to required, random drug testing as scheduled.
- Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
- Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and throughout the shift, responds and corrects hazards when able or reports immediately to supervisor.
- Performs pool chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action as needed to correct inconsistencies.
- Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
- Performs assigned tasks or has specific responsibilities in a supervisory/head lifeguard capacity as assigned by the Aquatic Director or supervisor.
- Attends monthly in-service training and YMCA mandatory staff meetings.
- Responsible for securing substitute head lifeguard and reporting any schedule changes to the director in a timely manner.
- Adheres to all YMCA of Montclair policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and best practices, including emergency and safety procedures, supporting the associations' philanthropy efforts.
- Cooperates and interacts with members, staff, program participants, and volunteers in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner.
- Demonstrate and model the YMCA's four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with members, volunteers, staff, and participants.
- Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations and follow mandated abuse reporting procedures.
- Emotional Maturity
- Communication
- Critical Thinking and Decision Making
- Minimum age of 18
- Current YMCA Lifeguard or ARC Lifeguard Certifications and Basic Life Support (CPR), AED, Basic First Aid and Oxygen Administration certifications.
- Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
- Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification OR get certified within 90 days of employment.
- Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA or ARC standards.
- Complete Bloodborne pathogens annually.
- Maintain all required certifications (active)
- Ability to pass lifeguard skills assessment and water test.
- Must be able to remain alert.
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
- Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for water rescue.
- Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and
- loud situations.
- Ability to work inside and outside (environments include humidity, heat, cold, wet and inclement weather conditions)
- Must be able to lift and pull 50 pounds.
- YMCA Membership: Enjoy access to our YMCA facilities at no cost.
- 25% Discount on various YMCA Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for referring to qualified candidates.
- Employee Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on various products and services.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligibility after 90 days of employment.
- 4:45 AM - 12:00 PM
- 4:45 AM - 11:00 AM
- 4:45 AM - 10:00 AM
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Lifeguard II - Montclair - montclair ymca
Description
To proceed with your application for this position, please complete the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment linked below. Ensure you finish the assessment for your application to be reviewed.
Behavioral Assessment Link
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. Serves as head lifeguard/shift supervisor as assigned by the Aquatics Director.
OUR CULTURE:
At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each day. We strive to be the preferred partner collaborating with others, identifying, and meeting our community needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
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