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Job Description
Lifeguard Salinas Family YMCA Salinas, CA Job Details Part-time $17 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications CPR Certification Lifeguard Training Employee relationship building First Aid Certification Fitness customer service Lifeguard Certification Lifeguard experience Swimming rescues Stakeholder relationship building AED Certification Emergency care Drowning response First aid and
CPR Full Job Description Job Title:
Lifeguard II Status:
Non-Exempt Status:
Part-Time Competency Level:
Experienced or lead-level
POSITION SUMMARY
Central Coast
YMCA YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION
Reports To:
Aquatic Director Effective Date:
5/13/2025 Keeps the pool and surrounding area safe and appropriately responds to emergencies that may occur. Responsible for keeping various aspects of the pool area in order, including the office, equipment room and deck. Presents a positive, enthusiastic, and caring attitude to a diversified population of members and staff. Knows and exhibits the YMCA mission through programs that strive for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Demonstrates the ability to exercise mature judgment and tact, and can work well with members, staff, and volunteers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1.
Minimum 18 years of age. 2. Current Lifeguard Certification 3. Current Y-approved CPR/AED/First Aid 4. Demonstrates customer service skills 5. Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness. 6. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards. 7. Reliable transportation to work
WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
You must have physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. You must maintain the level of physical and mental readiness required for certification. This position regularly requires the ability to stand or sit, maintaining alertness for several hours at a time. This position may require bending, leaning, and kneeling on an occasional basis. This position may also require light physical activity such as filing. Must be able to lift swimmers of various sizes and weights, following lifeguard certification guidelines, when responding to emergencies. All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationships over minors. Fingerprints will be taken upon commencement of employment and will be submitted to the Association Office human resources department prior to beginning the first day of work. Employees may be rechecked every two years.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1.
Attend staff meetings and training as required. 2. Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management. 3. Create a welcoming environment by greeting members and learning their names. 4. Utilize Listen First and motivational interviewing to listen to members and participants and manage through conflict. 5. Demonstrate the Character Counts values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff by building and maintaining effective, positive relationships with members, participants, and staff. 6. Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth, specifically supporting efforts in annual giving campaign and SPLASH! program. 7. Always pay full attention to the pool and its occupants. 8. Enforce all pool rules consistently, including preventing incidents by regulating lap lanes to ensure swimmers are in the appropriate lanes and that all are welcome to swim. 9. Maintain the aquatics equipment and areas, including the office and supply areas with a high attention to cleanliness and safety. 10. Manages and provides leadership during any emergency situations to ensure proper care, notification of emergency contacts, and activation of the branch chain of command. 11. Record chemical readings, water temperature, pool inspections, accident/incident reports, participant statistics and other details as instructed by your supervisor. 12. Provides on-deck supervision of Junior Lifeguards (Lifeguard I) and new lifeguards, including volunteers and aides. 13. Arrive on time for your shift, with your uniform and rescue equipment worn and ready to use in case of an emergency. 14. Commit to working your scheduled shifts as outlined in the scheduling policy or finding subs unless otherwise directed by your supervisor. 15. Completes all required training and re-certifications in a timely manner 16. Report any facility problems or concerns to management, including rescue equipment, fitness equipment and other pool environmental issues. 17. Promote the Y's Aquatics programming and familiarize yourself with what we offer to members. 18.
Prohibited:
No electronic devices, including cell phones, Air Pods, etc., are allowed. 19. Complete all other duties as assigned by your supervisor
YMCA LEADER COMPETENCIES
Mission Advancement:
Accept and demonstrate the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteer and build effective, supportive working relationships with them. Support fundraising.
Collaboration:
Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Build rapport and relate well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listen for understanding and meaning; speak and write effectively. Take initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness:
Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another. Embrace new approaches and discover ideas to create a better member experience. Establish goals, clarify tasks, plans work, and actively participate in meetings. Follow budgeting policies and procedures and report all financial irregularities immediately. Strive to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth:
Pursue self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrate an openness to change and seek opportunities in the change process. Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Have the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; use best practices and demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. While all competencies are significant the following are critical to success in this position: Relationships Communication Decision Making Inclusion Developing Others Innovation Quality Results Functional Expertise (Healthy Living)
EFFECT ON END RESULTS
This position has a significant impact on the quality and effectiveness of the Aquatics TDepartment. Lifeguards will maintain a safe place for members to participate in healthy living and personal development and facilitate an environment that leads to a stronger community, as measured by quick checks, audits and branch survey results.
ACKOWLEDGEMENT
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive. This position description is not a written or implied contract.
