Full Time Lifeguard - Weekend Availability Required
Stephens Family YMCA · Champaign, Illinois, US
Description GENERAL FUNCTION Under supervision of the Aquatics Director, the full-time lifeguard engages in active surveillance to prevent injuries and drown...
Job description
Description GENERAL FUNCTION: Under supervision of the Aquatics Director, the full-time lifeguard engages in active surveillance to prevent injuries and drownings. This employee warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies. In this role, the full-time lifeguard administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and performs CPR and/or ventilations, if necessary. The full-time lifeguard will monitor swimmers while enforcing all safety rules on a daily basis. Employee will be full-time, 35-38 hours per week, with health, dental, life, and LTD benefits offered. Candidates must be willing and available to work mornings mid-day, evenings, weekends, and holidays. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: - Performs all lifeguard responsibilities including monitoring pool activities, applying first aid, and performing water rescues as necessary. - Ensures that swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on decks. Fills in for lifeguards as necessary. - Orients new lifeguards to job duties and responsibilities. - Ensures that other lifeguards in their rotation perform in accordance with established saf...