Aquatics

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Be able to complete a continuous 300 yard swim demonstrating freestyle and breast stroke.
• Tread water for two minutes using only your legs
• Starting in the shallow end, swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10 brick off the bottom of the deep end of the pool and swim back to the shallow end on your back holding the brick to your chest and keeping your head above water, then exit the water without using the pool ladder in 1 minute, 40 seconds.
• Complete an active save per your certification (ARC or Y-USA)
• Preform one two minute CPR scenario
• A current American Red Cross or Y-USA Lifeguard training certification that includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer or Basic Life Support, AED, and First Aid.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must complete required Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazard Communications, and Child Abuse Prevention training prior to first scheduled shift.
• Be able to communicate and enforce policies and procedures to members, program participants, and guests.
• Be able to react quickly and properly in emergency situations.
• Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills and excellent communication skills.
• Must possess auditory, verbal, and visual capabilities to adequately communicate to staff, members, guests, and program participants.

Work Environment and 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.

• Must be able to be in a warm, humid environment for extended periods of time.
• Can sit for extended periods of time.
• Can stand for extended periods of time.
• Can occasionally walk around the pool deck during an assigned shift.
• May have to safely lift 50 pounds.
• May have to move and handle bulky or awkward items such as lap lanes and deck equipment.
• May have to move quickly to respond to an emergency situation.

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.  The YMCA promotes an equal opportunity workplace that includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified applicants and employees.  Please see your supervisor should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties. This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by their supervisor.  Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by senior management.