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Aberdeen Family YMCA
Lifeguard
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What they do
A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.
$31,524 / year median in South Dakota
+10% projected growth
Job Description
JOB POSTING JOB POSITION
LifeguardPOSITION TYPE
Part-time (less than 30 hours)LOCATION
Aberdeen FamilyYMCA APPLICATION DEADLINE
OpenINTERESTED APPLICANTS MAY CONTACT
Aberdeen Family YMCA 5 South State Street Aberdeen, SD 57401 mjohnson@aberdeenymca.org 605-225-4910 HIRINGDIRECTOR IF QUESTIONS
Aquatic Director aquatics@aberdeenymca.orgGENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Lifeguard is responsible for the safety of all patrons using the Aberdeen Family YMCA Aquatic Center.JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum age 15 years.
- Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
- Qualified candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge of water safety, rescue methods and first-aid practices and techniques.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.- Hours will vary (early morning, daytime, evenings and weekends)
- Completes opening and closing procedures per assigned shifts.
- Maintains active surveillance of the pool area while on duty to ensure safety of pool area and patrons.
- Follows required Aquatic Emergency Action Plan (EAP). Training provided upon hire.
- Is prepared to effectively communicate and enforce all YMCA rules and policies.
- Keeps accurate records as required (chemicals, swim tests, usage, etc.) and reports any necessary pool maintenance through appropriate procedures.
- Ability to demonstrate mature judgement and sound decision-making.
- Provides written reports on all incidents/accidents.
- Keeps required certifications current and provides copy of current certifications to supervisor.
- Attends required in-service training and meetings.
- Conducts patron swimming test to assess ability to swim independently and unattended.
- Greet patrons, develop positive relations and maintain a fun, controlled, safe environment for swimming. Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with others.
- Promote and incorporate the YMCA's mission, four core values and areas of focus.
- Complete other duties as assigned.