Lifeguard

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

(Niles, Illinois)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
The YMCA achieves its mission one person at a time. The greatest source of energy for the YMCA is our staff.
Summary
Provide supervision and if necessary lifesaving skills for users of the pool as outlined under the standards of the YMCA.
Responsibilities
* Ensure the safety of individuals using the pool and aquatic facility by supervising/ guarding the pool during lap, open and swim lesson programs. * Administer life saving skills if required. * Actively participate in obtaining further water safety certifications. * Maintain a positive attitude and act in a professional manner at all times this includes working with the public and arriving 10 minutes before the start of your shift. * Attend all in-service training and staff meeting as scheduled by the Aquatic Coordinator and or Aquatic Director. * Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor or the person responsible for those items at your site. * Follow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to managing visitors and guests at our facilities. * Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor. * Complete all child abuse prevention training as required. * Ensure participants adhere to all YMCA aquatic guidelines and procedures.
Ideal Candidate
* Must have at least 3 months of lifeguarding experience. * Must have Lifeguard Certification. * Must be physically mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person. * Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers.

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