Description
Salary: $18.00 Hourly
The Greenpoint YMCA is seeking Lifeguards who will be responsible for maintaining safe conditions in and around the branch's swim area. The Lifeguards will promote a safe and positive atmosphere in accordance with YMCA aquatics policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Must be Rescue Ready: uniform, pocket face mask/gloves, whistle, and rescue tube.
- Continuous and active scanning of the pool.
- Attend mandatory in-service training on a monthly basis.
- Know and understand the Emergency Action Plan and Emergency Evacuation Routes.
- Enforce aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly.
- When not lifeguarding, perform secondary duties as requested, such as cleaning/sorting aquatics equipment, testing chemicals, tidying the pool deck, and/or assisting instructors.
- Maintain positive relationships with members and staff. Show members and colleagues respect by listening carefully and showing empathy when dealing with difficult situations.
- Follow the directions of the YMCA of Greater New York Aquatic Supervisors, in accordance with the YMCA Aquatic Standards.
- Must attain YMCA Lifeguard certification within 90 days of hire and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification within 120 days of hire.
- Maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness. Responsible for recertification before expiration.
- Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent desirable.
- Must be at least 16 years of age or older. Lifeguards ages 16 and 17 must comply with NYS working hours.
- Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent required.
- Current Basic Life Support, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications required.
- Demonstrate swim strokes, lifeguard rescues, and BLS/BFA/EO skills.
- Excellent hospitality skills.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.
