- Junior
- Bureau à Ottawa
Job Title: Lifeguard
Type: Part-time
Reports to: Aquatics Director
YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Lifeguard assures the safety of all aquatic participants in and around the pool area and maintains a safe pool environment.
COMPENSATION:
$16 -16.50/hr
Free Individual YMCA membership
QUALIFICATIONS:
16 years of age and have high school diploma or equivalent or work study program
Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid preferred
Proficient in swimming and safety skills
Must demonstrate qualities of a leader and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly to an emergency
CERTIFICATIONS:
Maintain American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR-AED/First-Aid certification and maintain YMCA Lifeguard Certification
Illinois Child Abuse Prevention every year
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Practice preventative lifeguarding, maintaining constant surveillance of pool area.
Ensure quality performance of all aquatics staff.
Enforce pool rules and policies.
While Lifeguarding, refrain from other duties, such as testing chemicals, storing equipment, etc. while actively guarding. Additional duties would be completed prior to or after actively guarding or during a shift rotation when you have a short break from actively guarding.
Keep pool area clean and orderly.
Support and follow YMCA policies and decisions and answer member questions about the YMCA and its programs.
Maintain all aquatic equipment by ensuring proper use and storage.
Test pool water temperature and chemical levels daily, reporting any concerns to a supervisor.
Check rescue equipment and first aid supplies daily.
Immediately notify a supervisor of any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool.
Act as a Primary Responder in case of injury, accident, or illness.
Be knowledgeable of emergency procedures.
Report injuries and complete required forms.
Follow proper rotations protocol.
Exhibit a professional attitude at all times, which includes wearing appropriate staff uniform.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Influence: Employs influence strategies that engage, inspire, and build commitment to position and overall Y goals
Communication: Listens and expresses ideas effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience
Decision Making: Integrates logic, intuition, and sound judgment to analyze information to identify greatest opportunities, make sound decisions, and solve problems
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers.
Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR, Oxygen and First Aid effectively.
Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person
Must be able to physically stand and sit for an extended period of time.
Physically able to see, hear, and communicate clearly and be able to hear noises and distress signals
in aquatic environment
Swim with proficiency and endurance for possible rescues.
Must be able to communicate clearly with members and staff using Listen First skills.
BENEFITS
Complimentary individual YMCA membership, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health support and legal advice, Retirement savings options: 401(k) for eligible employees, 403(b), and Roth IRA, Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA), Training and development programs, 50% discounts on eligible programs (e.g., child-care), Workers’ compensation
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Ottawa YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job Title: Swim Lesson Instructor
FLSA Status: Part-time / Non-Exempt
Reports to: Aquatics Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
Maintains safe swimming/teaching conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Teaches swim lessons in accordance with YMCA protocol. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the Y community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
∙ Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
∙ Instruct and teach at all swim lessons and private lessons as assigned.
∙ Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures; completes related reports as required
∙ Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area
∙ Ensures program fidelity per Level description and teaching guidelines.
∙ Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed
∙ Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving
∙ Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants.
∙ Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
∙ Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
∙ Minimum age of 16
CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.
∙ Ability to maintain physical and mental readiness
∙ Must demonstrate swim lesson instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
∙ The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
∙ Physically perform all skills required of a swim lesson instructor.
∙ Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
∙ Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
∙ See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
BENEFITS
Complimentary individual YMCA membership, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health support and legal advice, Retirement savings options: 401(k) for eligible employees, 403(b), and Roth IRA, Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA), Training and development programs, 50% discounts on eligible programs (e.g., child-care), Workers’ compensation
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Ottawa YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
