Lifeguard - James P. Gills

$13 - $14/Yr

YMCA of the Suncoast - New Port Richey, FL

- Entry Level

New Port Richey, FL

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About the position

This position is responsible for direct supervision, control and safety of participants during recreational, fitness, and instructional swimming. The role requires maintaining high safety standards and creating a nurturing environment for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision and maintains high safety standard during recreational, fitness, and instructional swims.
• Role model all aspects of SMART pledge.
• Create a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or may violate the code of conduct.
• Maintains cleanliness of deck and locker rooms.
• Keeps the deck clear of equipment and puts equipment in its proper place.
• Follows opening and closing procedures.
• Engages in positive public relations with members.
• Knows all emergency procedures and is able to administer first aid.
• Reports for duty as scheduled, at least ten minutes before pool opening.
• Reports all serious incidents.
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Serves as role model in pool safety.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Upon hire, Professional Rescue CPR or Basic Life Support, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Oxygen Administration (O2) certification required.
• Upon hire, must complete Intro to the Ys Cause & Culture, Y's Way to Service & Engagement, and I Hear You: Service with CARE.
• Within 30 days of hire, Child Abuse Prevention in and Aquatics Environment training required.
• Within 90 days of hire, Foundations of Listen First required.
• Certified Pool Operator, Life Guard Trainer and Get SMART preferred.
• Must hold a current life guarding certification (Red Cross accepted, must cross-over to YMCA within 90 days or first available training).
• Broad overview of the YMCA as it operates as a local, national, and international movement preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Pool Operator
• Life Guard Trainer
• Get SMART certification
• Broad overview of the YMCA operations.

Benefits

• Rate of pay: $13.70/hr - $14.30/hr
• Flexible shifts.