Lifeguard YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing

• 3.9 Lansing, MI Job Details Part-time $15
• $18 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications CPR Certification Lifeguard Training Employee relationship building First Aid Certification Emergency response readiness Relationship management Lifeguard experience Swimming rescues AED Certification First aid and CPR Full Job Description Get a FREE membership to the YMCA
• and 50% off at our child care centers
• when you join our team ! The YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing is looking for staff who believe in our mission and want to make a difference in this community
• and these are just some of the ways we make it worth your while! Members of our Lifeguard staff support the principles of the Lansing YMCA
• a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The Lifeguards at the Lansing YMCA create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals. Our lifeguards promote and maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and within the surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

Maintains active surveillance of the pool area. Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the "safe-in-six" model; completes related reports as required. Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state health department code. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving. Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum age of 16. Requires a friendly, outgoing, and enthusiastic personality. Must have strong relationship-building and communication skills. Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations if needed. Minimum one year lifeguarding experience.

Certifications:

CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen. Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard (preferred) or equivalent. Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness. Demonstration of lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards. Good verbal communication skills

Benefits:

FREE adult membership to the YMCA! A member of any YMCA in Michigan may visit any Y in the state as a membership benefit. A 50% discount on child care at one of the Lansing YMCA's centers! (Subject to availability) A 25% discount on program fees for themselves up to $300 per year.

Disclaimers:

Must complete successful background screening. This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employee is expected to perform all other duties as assigned by direct management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, and stand for an extended period of time. Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard. Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness. See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility. Employee must be capable of working in a hot, humid, and chlorinated environment. Employee may be required at any time to wear personal protective equipment as dictated by the organization which includes but not limited to masks, face shields, etc.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.00

• $18.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Are you able to swim and pass a swim test?

Work Location:

In person