The YMCA head lifeguard is responsible for safeguarding patrons at the Aquatic Center by preventing injury, accidents or loss of life through any aquatic emergency. The head lifeguard position will have quality assurance duties including checking lifeguard skills. They will report directly to the Aquatic Director. A YMCA Lifeguard has a moral and professional obligation to prevent potential situations by enforcing the rules and regulations of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County and responding to any emergency that may occur. Lifeguards must be able to perform water rescues, CPR with AED, administer oxygen and deliver first aid to anyone in distress within the YMCA while on duty.
Enforce pool rules, regulations and follow protocols set out in the YMCA of SPBC Aquatic Policy and Procedure Manual.
Prevent non-swimmers from entering deep water or moving into a high-risk area.
Provide consistent surveillance of pool area using the 10:10 rule of scanning.
Communicate effectively with others immediately when responding to an emergency
Maintain the 1:25 ratio of guard to patron.
Wear proper uniform including T-shirt, shorts, rescue tube, whistle, and nametag and breathing mask.
Attend all staff meetings and assist AD and AF with scheduled in-service trainings.
Properly complete all associated paperwork including timesheets, daily maintenance log, pool head count and all other forms.
Perform weekly endurance/distance swim of a total of 1000 yards.
Provide customer service to all members and program members; become knowledgeable of all YMCA programs.
Educate patrons to the YMCA Mission statement and demonstrate the YMCA character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility at all times.
Arrive to work at least 15 minutes before your scheduled shift, in uniform.
Be able to work all scheduled shifts (either Morning, Evening or Weekend Head Guard)
Manage the lifeguards while you are on shift. This includes, but is not limited to; ensuring they are maintain their required duties, addressing and documenting any incompliance or failure, communicating with the staff and changes in policy/procedures, and any other tasks that the Aquatics Director may require of you in relation to overseeing the lifeguards.
Participate in facility fund raising, special events and Annual Campaign.
Maintain Aquatic center, pools and spa area in accordance with the National YMCA and PBC Health Codes.
Complete any assigned maintenance duties and ensure that duties are performed on a daily basis by aquatic staff.
Perform related work as required and clerical work as assigned.
Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Supports fundraising. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.
Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.
