YMCA of Upper Palmetto
Lifeguard Early AM Opener
YMCA of Upper Palmetto, Clover, South Carolina, United States, 29710
Lifeguard – Part Time
Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director or Head Lifeguard and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the lifeguard is responsible for supervision of swimmers during recreational and fitness swims; administers First Aid, exercises control of the swimmers and maintains all safety and sanitation procedures according to the policies of the Upper Palmetto Aquatics Department and State Swimming Pool Operations Codes. The Lifeguard will assist the Aquatic Director with various branch activities such as special events and other activities that occur on various occasions.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the safety of facility patrons
Maintains a constant surveillance of the pool area
Enforces all of the facility’s policies, rules and regulations
Responds to patron inquiries and concerns as well as provides branch information as needed
Inspects the aquatic facility on a daily schedule and reports unsafe conditions and equipment to supervisor
Completes records and reports regarding patron attendance, water chemistry, incidents and accidents
Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff
Participates in all staff meetings and in-service trainings
Conducts aquatic facility maintenance as assigned
Maintains a safe, clean, well-supervised pool area that welcomes participation
Promotes and demonstrates teamwork
Communicates aquatics programs, rules and regulations
Other duties as needed
Qualifications
Must be at least 15 years old
Must have a current nationally recognized Lifeguard certification to include: American Red Cross, YMCA, ILTP Ellis, Starguard, and Boy Scouts of American Lifeguarding Certification. If not American Red Cross certified, must complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard course in the first 120 days of employment.
Current certification in Professional CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and O2 (if not currently have, must obtain within 30 days of hire or at first available training)
Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills
Must have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA
Ability to walk, carry, sit, see, hear, crouch, lift (25 lbs), push, kneel, stand and speak
Ability to remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness
To sit for extended periods including in an elevated chair
To communicate with others immediately when responding to an emergency
To hear noises and distress signals
To observe all assigned areas of the pool or water park
To perform all needed rescues, resuscitation and survival skills
To think in abstract, solve problems, make quick decisions
To have adequate memory skills
To act swiftly in an emergency
Seniority Level Internship
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Wellness and Fitness Services
Pay Base pay range: $10.00/hr - $10.00/hr
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the safety of facility patrons
Maintains a constant surveillance of the pool area
Enforces all of the facility’s policies, rules and regulations
Responds to patron inquiries and concerns as well as provides branch information as needed
Inspects the aquatic facility on a daily schedule and reports unsafe conditions and equipment to supervisor
Completes records and reports regarding patron attendance, water chemistry, incidents and accidents
Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff
Participates in all staff meetings and in-service trainings
Conducts aquatic facility maintenance as assigned
Maintains a safe, clean, well-supervised pool area that welcomes participation
Promotes and demonstrates teamwork
Communicates aquatics programs, rules and regulations
Other duties as needed
Qualifications
Must be at least 15 years old
Must have a current nationally recognized Lifeguard certification to include: American Red Cross, YMCA, ILTP Ellis, Starguard, and Boy Scouts of American Lifeguarding Certification. If not American Red Cross certified, must complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard course in the first 120 days of employment.
Current certification in Professional CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and O2 (if not currently have, must obtain within 30 days of hire or at first available training)
Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills
Must have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA
Ability to walk, carry, sit, see, hear, crouch, lift (25 lbs), push, kneel, stand and speak
Ability to remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness
To sit for extended periods including in an elevated chair
To communicate with others immediately when responding to an emergency
To hear noises and distress signals
To observe all assigned areas of the pool or water park
To perform all needed rescues, resuscitation and survival skills
To think in abstract, solve problems, make quick decisions
To have adequate memory skills
To act swiftly in an emergency
Seniority Level Internship
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Wellness and Fitness Services
Pay Base pay range: $10.00/hr - $10.00/hr
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at YMCA of Upper Palmetto by 2x
Location: Indian Land, SC
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