Lifeguard

PAID Lifeguard Certification Training.

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director or Designee, the Lifeguard is responsible for the safety and well being of participants using the Old Colony Y aquatic facility.

• Program Responsibilities
• Arrive on deck, in uniform, ready to open pool promptly at scheduled time.
• Smile and greet members courteously
• Assist in planning, organizing and implementing a full composition of aquatic special events to include but not be limited to lap swim incentives and water walking incentives
• Monitor lap swimmers and designate fast or slow lanes when required.
• Explain class and pool procedure to program participants, enforcing all posted pool rules.
• Provide friendly courteous service to all members, clients and volunteers of the YMCA.
• Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor on appropriate forms.
• Wear appropriate lifeguard attire as requested by supervisor.
• Attend all staff meetings scheduled by supervisor.
• Secure ALL pool doors at the end of your shift unless properly relieved by another certified staff member
• Communicate to all program participants and all members all program and membership promotions.
• Fiscal Responsibility

• Supervision of Personnel

• Facility/Housekeeping Responsibilities
• Properly test water for chemical balance and record at assigned times. Report any problems immediately to Head Lifeguard.
• Check all safety equipment at the beginning of the shift, reporting any problems in writing to supervisor.
• Follow daily maintenance schedule as assigned including hosing deck, brushing down pool walls, cleaning staff office, reporting all problems in writing to supervisor.
• Maintain highest level of cleanliness in pool area.
• Interdivisional/Community/Volunteer Responsibility
• Demonstrate the character values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility at all times