Lifeguard - Free American Red Cross Certification Job at Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA, Arlington, TX

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  • Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA
  • Arlington, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ARLINGTON-MANSFIELD AREA YMCA

Lifeguard

BENEFITS:

- Free Lifeguard Certification

- Free YMCA Membership

- Discounts on Y Programs

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Lifeguard at the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA 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 per YMCA policies and procedures.

OUR CULTURE: 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 intention 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Attend all scheduled shifts on time.
  2. Properly maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
  3. Knows and reviews AMA YMCA Aquatics Safety Plan and 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.
  4. Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
  5. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
  6. Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others; maintains order.
  7. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state health department code.
  8. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
  9. Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and ensure the pool is secure when closed.
  10. Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
  11. Responsible for the cleanliness of the pool and pool areas.
  12. Applies all YMCA policies and procedures and exemplifies the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.
  13. All other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

  • Inclusion
  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making
  • Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum age of 16.
  • Certifications: Professional rescuer CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid.
  • Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent.
  • Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
  • Must demonstrate lifeguard skills following YMCA standards.
  • Capacity to work cooperatively in a team environment.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Child Abuses Prevention, Understanding Your Biases, Anti-Harassment, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication Awareness, and Slips, Trips, and Falls trainings are required within 30 days of hire.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
  • 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.
  • See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

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