Lifeguard

Job Details: Job Location: 35 S BROADWAY

• NYACK, NY, Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00Hourly, GENERAL FUNCTION: Supervise the Aquatics facility and activities taking place within it securing the safety of all. Maintain a safe, clean and organized environment in and around the Aquatic facility ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Must possess updated American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (or YMCA Lifeguard) and First Aid Certification as well as American Red Cross CPR for the Profession Rescuer w/AED. Minimum age 16 (if under 18 must provide working papers) JOB REQUIREMENTS: Follow all CDC and DOH guidelines as they apply to the program Maintain a safe, clean Aquatics facility at all time by constant surveillance of and care for the facility – Squeegee the deck, disinfect specific areas and tidy up equipment and supplies to prevent injury or illness Stay Focused – ABSOLUTELY NO READING, EATING, CELL PHONE USE, ETC. when members are in the pool/sauna/hot tub Dress appropriately: YMCA issued Lifeguard shirt, whistle and an appropriate bathing suit must be work at all times Report to work at least 10 minutes before your shift. Be courteous to your coworkers and members – we all have things to do and people to see Perform First Aid and/or CPR within the RCYMCA when necessary Follow and enforce all rules and procedures set forth by the RCYMCA Code of Conduct and the Aquatic Facility Rules Report any problems to the Aquatics Director, Camp Director, Assistant Aquatics Director, Assistant Camp Director or other Department Directors Record and take chlorine & PH tests at appropriate times. Notify the Aquatics Director, Maintenance Director or Organization Director of any abnormal or unsafe results Record facility usage for the pool and spa areas Record any First Aid Treatments Read and follow Emergency Procedures outlined in the Aquatics Safety Plan and the RCYMCA Safety Plan Set up pool for daily activities Perform proper opening, closing and cleaning tasks Have knowledge about swim classes and other programs Find replacement for yourself when you cannot work – Fill out Sub Forms Organize smooth flowing lap lanes. Circle swimming must be enforced when 4 or more people are in a lane Attend all scheduled staff meetings and participate in any training or workshops Qualifications: