Opening Lifeguard

The lifeguard is responsible for upholding safety rules, Y policies, accident prevention and emergency response at YMCA pools.

• All lifeguards must remain physically and mentallyalert, taking a proactive approach to searching for distressed swimmers and hazards.
• Successfully communicate with youth and adults to enforce rules andschedules.
• Give clear directions in case ofemergency.
• Keep schedule availability up to date. Reportfordutywithproperuniform -LGshirt,swimsuit,shorts/pants,whistle, hip pack – prior to start of shift.
• Perform your duty of emergency response, within current certification level, when medically necessary to patrons using the pool or Yfacility.
• Maintainsafetyofpoolenvironmentbyremovinganyhazardsthatcouldleadtoinjuryinandaround the pool and pooldeck.
• Abide by Ohio State code for clean-up and removal of incidents of watercontamination.
• Lifeguards will be assigned and responsible for cleaning the pool facility, vacuuming of the pool and all other dutiesassigned.
• Mandatory in-service training attendancerequired.
• Lifeguards must remain physically capable of completing the prerequisite swim test as prescribed by the American Red Cross or YMCA to ensure ability to respond to emergencies.
• All staff should demonstrate the YMCA core values (honesty, caring, respect and responsibility) in their daily work activities and while representing the YMCA.

• At the minimum, some high school level educationis required.

• The Ashtabula County YMCA will cover the expense of staff re-certifications so therefore staff will not be paid hourly to attend the re-certification course. Limitations regarding re-certifications are as follows:
  1. The YMCA will only cover the re-certification cost for staff that plan to remain with the YMCA for 6 months afterre-certification.
  2. Staff not continuing employment with the Y are required to pay the cost ofrecertification.
• Current YMCA of the USA Lifeguard certification (valid 2 years) or American Red Cross Lifeguard certification (valid 2 years) or any other certification that complies with Ohio State Code.
• Current BLS for the Professional Rescuer for Aquatics (valid 1year).
• Current Administering Emergency Oxygen (valid 2 year). Required for YMCA lifeguards and required within 90 days of date of hire for other lifeguardcertifications.
• Current First Aid (valid 2 years).
• OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens training (annual in-servicetraining).
• ChildSexualAbusePreventiontrainingmustbecompletedwithinthefirst90daysofemployment and every 3 yearsthereafter.

• Works indoors in adequate workspace with adequate temperatures, ventilation, andlighting.
• Outdoor work with a variety of settings and a variety of weather: outdoor pools, public beach, or for Y events.
• Works with average exposure to noise and disruptions. Works with above averagestress.
• Normal exposure todust/dirt.
• Subject periodically to irate individuals and stressfulsituations.

• Must be able to see, hear and verbally respond tostudents
• Required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, andhear.
• Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of appendages and torso to carry out jobduties.
• Specificvisionabilitiesrequiredincludeclosevision,peripheralvision,depthperception,andthe ability to adjustfocus
• Light to medium work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with weights up to 50pounds.
• Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of theposition.
• Must be able to endure long periods of work without abreak.
• Work part of the time outdoors ifapplicable.

Provide a quality service environment that allows our members and program members to focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The employee is expected to adhere to all Ashtabula YMCA Policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the Ashtabula County YMCA Policies. I have read and understand the explanation and job description.

The Ashtabula County YMCA reserves the right to change this job description as conditions warrant.