Shallow Water Lifeguard - Early Morning
YMCA
- North Kansas City, MO
- $14.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
$150 Hiring Bonus*Become a Lifeguard AND Swim Lesson Instructor, earn $15/hr!
Let us know in your application/interview if you are interested in both positions.
No prior experience required.Other YMCA employment benefits:
- Ongoing training and recertification
- Free YMCA membership to all YMCA centers
- Flexible schedules
- Opportunities for career advancement
- 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; completes related reports as required.
- Know how to prevent and handle emergencies in entry-level shallow water of six feet or less
- Maintains effective and positive relationships with the members, participants, and other staff.
- 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.
- Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
- Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
- Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
- Responsible for appropriate child-adult ratios and group sizes.
- Assists in maintaining cleanliness of deck and locker rooms.
- Responsible for opening and closing procedures and securing doors.
- Report to duty 10 minutes before shift and secure a substitute if necessary and with proper notification.
- Knows how to prevent and handle emergencies at all water depths of the facility.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Current CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certification from National Organization (American Red Cross preferred)
- Current Lifeguard or Shallow Water Certification from a National Organization (American Red Cross preferred)
- Able to pass the Lifeguard Pre-requisites consisting of the following:
- 300 Yard Swim (100 Yard Swim for Shallow Water)