Summer Lifeguard

YMCA

Bartlesville, OK

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$10–$11.50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Cleaning Equipment, Customer Support/Service, Emergency Procedures, English Language, Health Department, Maintenance - Pool, Multilingual, Organizational Skills, Record Keeping, Safety/Work Safety, Spanish Language, Surveillance, Swimming, Testing
LOCATION
Bartlesville, OK
POSTED
5 days ago
JOB TITLE: Summer Lifeguard

REPORTS TO: Program Director and/or Site Coordinator

FLSA TYPE: Non-Exempt, Hourly

JOB PURPOSE:

The YMCA is hiring Summer Lifeguards to provide a safe andwelcoming environment for our community. The Lifeguard will administer functions related to guarding the pool and controlling activity on the pool deck and locker rooms as needed. They will have a direct focus on the safety of participants as well as good customer service. All staff must strive to work cooperatively with fellow employees to achieve the goals and objectives of the YMCA.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (not a complete list):
  1. Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
  2. Maintains necessary skills required of a certified lifeguard by attending all trainings as required.
  3. Performs opening duties, closing duties, and maintains a clean environment
  4. Assists patrons by administering swim tests and lifejacket fitting.
  5. Knows all emergency procedures. Recognizes emergencies and responds immediately as they arise using all proper, trained skills. Completes related reports as required.
  6. Maintain pool area including cleaning, equipment, records, etc.
  7. Consistently recognize, remedy (if possible), and report safety hazards as they arise.
  8. Performs chemical testing and maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and the State Health Department code.
  9. Interpret and enforce pool rules & policies to ensure the safety of all participants and swimmers.
  10. Demonstrate relationship building skills in all interactions.


Requirements

Required:
  • 15 years of age
  • Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and First Aid, OR ability to obtain certification prior to employment. Training provided if needed.
Preferred:
  • Experience in an aquatic setting
  • Knowledge of pool chemicals and record keeping
  • Bilingual - English/Spanish


Salary Description

$10.00-$11.50 per hour

About the Company

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YMCA

With an operating budget of $50 million, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington operates 17 facilities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and northern Virginia, employs over 1,500 employees and impacts the lives of more than 200,000 youth and adults each year. A leader in innovation, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington has made an impact in advancing health and education initiatives and strengthening the communities we serve. Picture your next career move to the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, joining one of the largest charity organizations in the country, where the expectations are high and where you can make a real difference in driving results. If your next career move includes leaving a legacy, then consider your future with the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1844
WEBSITE
https://ymcadc.org