Lifeguard

Job description

Description The Save Lives, Gain Skills Place Lifeguarding at the Y means keeping people safe while helping them learn skills and connect with each other. POSITION SUMMARY: The lifeguard is responsible for the safety of all patrons in and around the pool area. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Serve as a role model to members and Y staff and live the mission, vision and values of the YMCA movement. - Ensure safety of all participants by following aquatics best practices. - Adhere to and enforce aquatic rules and procedures consistently and fairly. - Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas to incumbent's lifeguard certification. - Wear rescue pack and tube at all times while on duty. - Must attend monthly In-Service trainings. - Maintain cleanliness of pool area when not performing primary duties. - Accurately record and submit incident reports as required. - Adherence to all policies and procedures of the Ann Arbor YMCA. - Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment. - Read and respond to all YMCA communications. Our Culture: Every day and in everything we do, we strive to create a c...