As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community.
This position supervises daily pool activities for groups and is responsible for proactive communication and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents. The purpose of this position is to provide a positive role model for members and to create a character-developing atmosphere.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
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Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.
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Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
- Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
- Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
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Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
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Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
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Performs chemical testing when requested
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Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
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Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
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Minimum age of 16.
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People centered, service oriented.
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Current lifeguard certification and Board of Health certification preferred
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Previous lifeguard and/or swim instructor experience preferred.
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Completes required abuse risk management training. Adheres to policies and procedures in managing high-risk activities and appropriate boundaries of supervision. Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations to supervisor. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements to authorities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
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Must be able to remain alert.
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Tolerate heat and humidity for extended periods of time
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Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
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Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
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Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
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Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
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Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
