Lifeguard | Wellmark YMCA

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JOB LOCATION: Wellmark YMCA

SHIFTS AVALIABLE: Monday, Wednesday, Fridays 5a-10a and Wednesdays & Fridays 4:00-8:30p.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: April 25, 2021; Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We will train applicants who are not currently certified in Red Cross Lifeguarding.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Lifeguard, you will have the opportunity to provide everyone with a safe place to swim, learn, grow and play. You will maintain a safe swimming environment in the pool, on the pool deck and the surrounding areas. You will be able to relate to people in a positive manner to build relationships with all who enter the pool.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Enforce rules and procedures.
• Keep pool and pool deck free of obstructions and safety hazards.
• Maintain constant surveillance of the water and pool deck areas.
• Handle equipment as assigned to ensure safety.
• Record chemical readings.
• Know emergency procedures and is able to demonstrate them.
• Maintain emergency equipment.
• Respond to all emergencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and value

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions

• Must be at least 15 years of age (15 year olds are required to have a work permit on file with the Iowa Division of Labor and the YMCA of Greater Des Moines Human Resources Department.)

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or equivalent - Prior to staring

• Intro to Y’s Cause & Culture Online Course - Prior to starting

• Training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards:
  • Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter certification.
  • Blood Borne Pathogens Training.
  • Member Safety and Risk Management Training.
  • Other training as needed.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively with people and monitor property and activity

• Ability to remain alert at all times

• Ability to adapt to changing working conditions

• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Good communication skills

• Ability to work with diverse group of people

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Ability to maintain control of area even when distracted by noise

• Attend trainings and/or courses as required by the YMCA

Help positively impact children and families in our community and SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT YOUR OWN LIFE - experience, knowledge, satisfaction and joy are just some of the ways you'll grow, learn and thrive.

Apply and begin your life changing Y journey TODAY!