Unknown Company
auburn, ny • Posted 3 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time Protective Service Occupations
Want to make a positive difference in the lives of other people? Come work for the YMCA where meaningful relationships are made every day. Y employees receive a free membership and other benefits!
Positions available at the Auburn YMCA and over the summer at Casey park!
General Functions:
Under the direction of the Aquatics Director and/or Aquatics Coordinator, Lifeguards ensures the safety of pool patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.
Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:
  • Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area.
  • Maintain order; understand, uphold and enforce pool rules.
  • Prevent accidents whenever possible. Respond quickly and appropriately to all emergency situations in and around the pool.
  • Report in writing to the Aquatics Director all accidents, rescues, potential danger areas, damaged equipment, discipline problems and complaints.
  • Attend all staff meetings and training sessions as designated by the Aquatics Director.
  • Secure the pool by locking all doors when the pools are closed and a lifeguard is not on duty.
  • Keep abreast of current information relating to lifeguarding.
  • Completes additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Adheres and complies with policies and procedures of the Auburn YMCA-WEIU.
Requirements
Qualifications:
A lifeguard should possess a high degree of safety consciousness, solid decision making skills and good judgment. Additionally lifeguards should be courteous, reliable and friendly while demonstrating a mature and professional demeanor as a representative of the YMCA. Lifeguards should be keenly aware of the risks to pool patrons of not performing the essential functions of their position.
  • Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
  • Must hold current certification in YMCA lifeguarding or equivalent.
  • Must hold current certification in Basic First Aid through ASHI or equivalent.
  • Must hold current certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer through ASHI or equivalent.
  • Must hold current certification in Emergency Oxygen Administration through ASHI or equivalent.
  • Crossover to YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within six months of hire date if currently certified in other organizations.

Effect on End Result:
  1. The Auburn Y Aquatic Programs will be operated in a safe and effective manner
  2. YMCA participants will enhance their physical fitness.
  3. Maintain and further the positive image of the YMCA within the community.

Salary Description
$16/hour

Lifeguard in auburn at Unknown Company

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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