Lifeguard - Summer- At Meadowmont-Chapel Hill-PT

Company: YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE AREA
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: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.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Maintains active surveillance of the pool area. Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the "safe-in-six" model. Completes related reports as required.Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.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 equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.Performs chemical testing when not guarding as required, and takes appropriate action.Attends all staff meetings and in-service training. QUALIFICATIONS:Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent.Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatics environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.Remain alert with no lapses in consciousness.See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.Move objects with a weight of up to 50 pounds.Compliance with all COVID related PPE, cleaning, reporting and prevention expectations efforts. Further training and detail will be provided upon question and/or hire.

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