LIFEGUARD at YMCA of Columbia Willamette

Vancouver, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

First Responder, Water Rescue, Inservice Training, Drills, Pool Rules Education, Safety Enforcement, Role Modeling, Policy Adherence, Lifeguard Certification, CPR/AED Certification, First Aid Certification, Written Assessment, Physical Assessment, Visual Acuity, Auditory Acuity

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Do you have an interest in Aquatics or Emergency Services?Want to learn how to save lives around the water?Are you a swimming enthusiast? Are you 16 or older? Become a Lifeguard at the YMCA! Why Should you apply? Free Household Gym Membership Free Group Fitness Classes Free Pool Access Free HydroMassage (for those over 18) Program Discounts Paid Sick Leave Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities Opportunities for Growth/Leadership Build your Resume Work with your friends Engage with your community Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability What would you be doing? Acting as a First Responder Using your training to perform rescues in and around the pool Keeping your skills fresh with Inservice Training and Drills Educating members/guests on pool rules and safety Being a positive role model for youths in your community Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards Time of the day needed: 12:00 - 4:00 Requirements What do you need to qualify? Be at least 16 years old Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification* Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification* Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures *Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available! Red Cross Lifeguard Prerequisite Skills Swim 150 yards (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water), then tread water for 2 minutes using only legs (no hands), then swim 50 additional yards without stopping Brick rescue within 1 minute 40 seconds (without the use of goggles, swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve 10lb object, return to starting point on back with both hands on brick, exit without using ladder or steps)

Responsibilities

The Lifeguard acts as a First Responder, using training to perform rescues in and around the pool while keeping skills sharp through ongoing training and drills. Responsibilities also include educating members/guests on pool safety and upholding organizational policies.