Day Shift Lifeguard 9am-3pm

pstrongspanREPORTS TO:/span/strongspan                            Aquatics Director or Designee/span/p pstrongspan /span/strong/p h3spanJOB SUMMARY/span/h3 pspanUnder the supervision of the Aquatics Director or Designee, the Lifeguard is responsible for the safety and well being of participants using the Old Colony Y aquatic facility./span/p pspan /span/p pstrongspanJOB FUNCTIONS:/span/strong/p ol lispanProgram Responsibilities/span/li /ol ul lispanArrive on deck, in uniform, ready to open pool promptly at scheduled time./span/li lispanComplete all required opening and closing lifeguard checklists to ensure the pool is safe, organized, clean and ready for members/span/li lispanWhen actively guarding, maintain consistent scanning pattern, 5 minute strategy, and complete guard rotations ensuring proactive bottom scanning when coming on and off stand/span/li lispanKnow and cover your assigned zone of protection. While each guard location is validated for your zone of coverage, know you have flexibility to move at any time if you are not able to see any area designated/span/li lispanWear appropriate lifeguard attire including red shirt/bathing suit, whistle, hat/sunglasses if outdoors/in sunny environment, lifeguard tube/safety pack/span/li lispanEnsure all youth age 12 and under, as well as weak or non-swimmers of any age are in coast guard approved floatation, or have passed the Old Colony Y Swim Test and can be identified by wearing a green swim bracelet./span/li lispanActively use your whistle to enforce all pool rules including swim test policy, no breath holding, no running on the pool deck, no diving, etc. Do so with a friendly, yet serious and unwavering disposition/span/li lispanPractice the 5 second rule and be prepared to respond to any member who is under water/whose face is under water for a count down from 5./span/li lispanAttend the required number of in-services monthly and ensure rescue readiness at all times./span/li lispanReport all accidents and incidents to supervisor on appropriate forms./span/li lispanAttend all staff meetings scheduled by supervisor./span/li lispanSecure ALL pool doors at the end of your shift unless properly relieved by another/span/li /ul pspan /span/p ol lispanFiscal Responsibility/span/li /ol h4spanNone/span/h4 pspan /span/p ol lispan Supervision of Personnel/span/li /ol h4spanNone/span/h4 pspan /span/p ol lispanFacility/Housekeeping Responsibilities/span/li /ol ul lispanOff stand responsibilities include:/span/li lispanProperly test water for chemical balance and record at assigned times. Report any problems immediately to Head Lifeguard./span/li lispanCheck all safety equipment at the beginning of the shift, reporting any problems in writing to supervisor./span/li lispanFollow daily maintenance schedule as assigned including hosing deck, brushing down pool walls, cleaning staff office, reporting all problems in writing to supervisor./span/li lispanMaintain highest level of cleanliness in pool area./span/li /ul pspan /span/p ol lispanInterdivisional/Community/Volunteer Responsibility/span/li /ol ul lispanDemonstrate the character values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility at all times/span/li /ul pspan /span/p pstrongspanYMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES - LEADER/span/strong/p pspan /span/p ul lispanMission Advancement:   Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.  Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.  Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.  Supports fundraising.  /span/li /ul pspan /span/p ul lispanCollaboration:   Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.  Builds rapport and relates well to others.  Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.  Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.  Takes initiative to assist in developing others./span/li /ul pspan /span/p ul lispanOperational Effectiveness:  Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.  Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.  Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.  Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.  Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members./span/li /ul pspan /span/p ul lispanPersonal Growth:  Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.  Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.  Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.  Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology./span/li /ul pspan /span/p pstrongspanEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/Physical Requirements (Minimum required)/span/strong/p ul lispanMinimum 16 years old/span/li lispanMust take and pass the Ellis course/span/li lispanStrong swimming ability/span/li lispanAbility to keep a clear head and remember protocol during an emergency situation, drill, or audit/span/li lispanAbility to remain focused and diligent/span/li lispanMust be able to perform all physical tasks of a Lifeguard as well as lift an adult male from the pool onto the pool deck./span/li lispanComplete program specific and employee orientation training by required timeline./span/li /ul h5span /span/h5 h5spanCLOSING STATEMENT/span/h5 pspanTo ensure the overall operation of the YMCA and support team-work, I will accept additional responsibilities as assigned./span/p