Seasonal Lifeguard

About the position

The lifeguard is responsible for the guarding and safety of members and program participants within all aquatic facilities. This role will be responsible for carrying out and enforcing aquatic policies and procedures in compliance with statues as described by the State of Pennsylvania, the YMCA of the USA, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, lifeguard licensing agency Ellis and Associates, and YMCA insurance representative.

Responsibilities

• ACTIVELY scanning the assigned zone of coverage every 10 seconds and getting to the farthest point within another 20 seconds.
• Each rotation lifeguard should perform a profound bottom scan of their zones as they rotate in and rotate out.
• Position self so that glare, building components, or floating play structures do not compromise the view of the pool bottom of the entire area of responsibility.
• Guard from one of two positions: (1) in an elevated chair at the edge of the pool OR (2) standing or patrolling within one foot from pool edge at all times.
• Change body position every five minutes in accordance with Jeff Ellis & Associates '5 Minute Strategy' Standards.
• Never leave the pool deck unguarded for any reason.
• Be 'Rescue Ready' at any time.
• Actively participate in all in-house required drills, including mock drills and monthly in-house trainings.
• Close the pool if conditions are unsafe and alert a supervisor immediately.
• Act professionally and responsibly when communicating with members.
• Follow association guidelines to swim test and mark all children aged 14 and under.
• Consistently and always enforce all pool rules with courtesy and fairness.
• Assist with maintaining a clean facility by following the down duties for each branch.
• Abide by the following expectations: Lifeguards are expected to scan in one zone for no more than 30 minutes.
• Refrain from cell phone use and smart watches while actively lifeguarding.
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 15 years of age or older
• Current lifeguarding certification from Ellis & Associates or transferred Ellis & Assoc. lifeguard certification
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, AED, and Blood borne Pathogens
• Complete required monthly in-service hours of Ellis & Associates in-service training and scanning skills
• Obtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire

Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00