Job Title: Lifeguard FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Type: Part-Time Reports to: Aquatics Coordinator Revision Date: 05/12/2022 Hourly Rate $16 + an extra $1/ hr on weekends Summary/Objective 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. Our Culture Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you. Essential Functions
YMCA Competencies : · Values: Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values · Community: Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs · Inclusion: Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions · Relationships: Build rapport and relate well with others · Developing Others: Take the initiative to assist in developing others · Decision-Making: Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another · Change Capacity: Demonstrate an openness to change, and seek opportunities in the change process. Supervisory Responsibility This position will not have any supervisory roles. Work Environment This position operates in and around a pool area. Sometimes the floor will be slippery or the working environment will seem humid. Physical Demands The employee is required to perform all skills required for Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications. While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; feel; reach with arms and hands. Employee must be able to talk, taste, smell, and see (both near and far). Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. Lifeguards must be able to remain alert and focused on all pool-related activities, remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, as well as hear and distinguish distress signals. Required abilities include the ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision, perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue, and communicate verbally by projecting one’s voice across distance in normal and loud situations. Travel Travel is not required for this position. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a part time or full-time position. The pool is open seven days a week and hours will depend on the requirements of the aquatics department. Required Qualifications/Experience
Preferred Qualifications/Experience Ability to instruct swim classes Additional Eligibility Qualifications
EEO Statement The Red Wing Family YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. |