Location: Madison,NJ, USA
Lifeguard - MADISON AREA YMCA Job Details Job Location Family Center - Madison, NJ POSITION SUMMARY & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Under the direction of the Aquatics Management team, Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
* Be identifiable with YMCA Lifeguard shirt, whistle, swimsuit and rescue tube. The rescue tube must be properly worn, with the strap on the shoulder and holding it in front of the body.
* Actively apply and enforce all pool rules and proactively address members to maintain a safe environment.
* Knows, understands, and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
* Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area. This includes standing at the edge of the pool or using the elevated lifeguard chair, actively looking at the water and swimmers, staying alert and scanning from one end of the pool to the other by moving their head side to side every 10 seconds.
* Must sit in an alert position and not lean or recline in a resting position while on duty.
* Minimizes all distractions that may interfere with effective scanning, such as not engaging in unnecessary or anything other than very brief conversations with other staff or members.
* Must be skilled in observing the behavior of swimmers in the water and be ready at all times to prevent and stop dangerous behavior.
* Move to another area when multiple lifeguards are on duty to ensure appropriate zone coverage of the pool.
* Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with emergency action plan and provide first aid care when needed.
* Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
* Perform equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
* Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and throughout shift.
* Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
* Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, and procedures. Completes related reports as required.
* Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
* Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate actio n.
* Notifies their supervisor of any issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
* At least 15 years of age.
* Certifications: Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent.
* Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
* Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
* Must be able to maintain a positive demeanor and attitude towards members and staff.
***Notice to All Applicants:***
*The Madison Area YMCA provides equal employment opportunity without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.*
*The YMCA maintains a Zero Tolerance for child abuse and/or substance abuse. Criminal background check and other federal or state screenings for child abuse will be conducted.*