Lifeguard - Part-time

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Floyd County Family YMCA - New Albany, IN/div divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Part Time/div divstrongEducation Level/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;None/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$13.00 - $13.00 Hourly/div divstrongJob Shift/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Any/div divstrongJob Category/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Aquatics and Swimming/div /div h4Description/h4pAs the nationrsquo;s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community./p pThis position supervises daily pool activities for groups and is responsible for proactive communication and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents. The purpose of this position is to provide a positive role model for members and to create a character-developing atmosphere.nbsp;/p pstrongESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:/strong/p ul liMaintains constant surveillance of the pool area./li liKnows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required./li liMaintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff.nbsp;/li liKnows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.nbsp;/li liMaintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code./li liPerforms equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed./li liChecks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving./li liPerforms chemical testing when requested/li liAttends all staff meetings and training as required./li /ul h4Qualifications/h4brpstrongPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:/strong/p ul liUphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature./li liMinimum age of 16./li liPeople centered, service oriented./li liCurrent lifeguard certification and Board of Health certification preferred/li liExcellent oral and written communication skills./li liPrevious lifeguard and/or swim instructor experience preferred./li liCompletes required abuse risk management training. Adheres to policies and procedures in managing high-risk activities and appropriate boundaries of supervision. Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations to supervisor. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements to authorities.nbsp;/li /ul pstrongPHYSICAL DEMANDS:/strong/p ul liAbility to pass lifeguard water test./li liMust be able to remain alert./li liTolerate heat and humidity for extended periods of time/li liMust be able to sit or stand for extended periods./li liAdequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals./li liAbility to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision./li liAbility to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue./li liAbility to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations./li /ul pThe YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status./p