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Lifeguard

YMCA, Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

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LIKE BEING IN THE WATER? MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!Now Hiring Lifeguards at the Farmington Family YMCAYMCA Employee Benefits

FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The lifeguard is responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions under Y policies and safety rules, while creating a safe and positive atmosphere for promotion of YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit member safety and engagement.Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

At minimum, some high school level education (over 16 years of age)

1 year of experience is preferred, but not required

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard license is preferred, but not required (we offer certification)

CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen

Position Benefits

$300 Signing Bonus!Free American Red Cross Lifeguard Training! Job Duties & Responsibilities

Maintains actively attended surveillance of the pool area utilizing the “effective 10/20 scanning strategy”, while ensuring fellow staff follows proper guidelines and correct when needed

Responds to emergency situations and relays reports in accordance with YMCA and The American Red Cross policies and guidelines

Performs and documents proper equipment and chemical checks using appropriate protocol

Attends all staff meetings, required training and certification courses, and attends monthly in-service training.

Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Abilities & Skills

Ability to hear and observe distress signals in the water and anywhere in zone of responsibility

Skills to meet strength and lifting requirements

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit’s career page ( ).

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