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9401 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
Job Description
Posted Friday, September 27, 2024 at 4:00 AM The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Position:
Lifeguard Salary:
$15.50 per hour The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause-driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a career that is so much more than a job. You will have the bragging rights of being a part of a longstanding and reputable organization that founded many aquatic programs. You will have a rewarding career with a flexible work schedule, benefits, and growth opportunities. You will become part of a high-functioning team that will help you learn skills throughout your career. You will make a difference every day by keeping individuals safe! The Y will provide lifeguard/CPR-AED certification classes. About the Job
The Lifeguard position supervises swimming activities at the Ys aquatic facilities and protects the safety of all swimmers by preventing accidents and responding to emergencies quickly and efficiently to minimize danger to those involved. Some of the exciting tasks you will do as a Lifeguard include but are not limited to: Enforces pool regulations and water safety policies. Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary. Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required. Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable. Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and adds chemicals to the pool. Qualifications and Skills
Must be 16 years of age and able to swim. Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups. Must be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, and a proven problem solver. Prefer current lifeguard certification. Prefer CPR and First Aid certifications. Working Conditions
Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YMCA Lifeguarding. Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more. Swim 500 yards. Tread water for two minutes (legs only). Retrieve training victim from bottom deep end. Active victim rescue with tube. Passive victim rescue with tube. Backboard victim. Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance. Benefits
Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse, and dependents; paid time off/sick leave, and numerous professional development opportunities. 9401 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA #J-18808-Ljbffr
Posted Friday, September 27, 2024 at 4:00 AM The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Position:
Lifeguard Salary:
$15.50 per hour The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause-driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a career that is so much more than a job. You will have the bragging rights of being a part of a longstanding and reputable organization that founded many aquatic programs. You will have a rewarding career with a flexible work schedule, benefits, and growth opportunities. You will become part of a high-functioning team that will help you learn skills throughout your career. You will make a difference every day by keeping individuals safe! The Y will provide lifeguard/CPR-AED certification classes. About the Job
The Lifeguard position supervises swimming activities at the Ys aquatic facilities and protects the safety of all swimmers by preventing accidents and responding to emergencies quickly and efficiently to minimize danger to those involved. Some of the exciting tasks you will do as a Lifeguard include but are not limited to: Enforces pool regulations and water safety policies. Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary. Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required. Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable. Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and adds chemicals to the pool. Qualifications and Skills
Must be 16 years of age and able to swim. Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups. Must be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, and a proven problem solver. Prefer current lifeguard certification. Prefer CPR and First Aid certifications. Working Conditions
Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YMCA Lifeguarding. Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more. Swim 500 yards. Tread water for two minutes (legs only). Retrieve training victim from bottom deep end. Active victim rescue with tube. Passive victim rescue with tube. Backboard victim. Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance. Benefits
Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse, and dependents; paid time off/sick leave, and numerous professional development opportunities. 9401 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA #J-18808-Ljbffr