AQUATICS CAREERS

Lifeguard

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the safety of members, program participants and patrons using the Maui Family YMCA aquatic facility.  Serves as a representative of the YMCA by providing quality customer service, while meeting all standards and expectations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•  Maintains thorough knowledge of pool policies and procedures including pool maintenance, first aid and CPR.
• Uniformly enforces all pool rules and procedures.
• Always follows the life guarding scanning procedures.
• Remains alert and attentive throughout your shift.
• Wear rescue tube & whistle at the times.
• Sits in an elevated lifeguard chair or patrols at the edge of the pool.
• Remains aware of visibility issues and rotates positions accordingly.
• Checks pool for any foreign matter on opening, closing and throughout the day.
• Makes rescues, coordinates emergency procedures and administers first aid as necessary.
• Communicates with members regarding pool activities and specialty classes; develop relationships with members:
  • Knows pool schedule (classes and activities)
  • Keeps members informed of daily and upcoming events in the pool
  • Maintains positive relations and rapport with patrons
• Keeps accurate count of pool usage and record on appropriate forms.
• Report any malfunctioning/broken/missing equipment to supervisor.
• Responsible for finding own substitute when unable to fulfil your shift.  Supervisor must be notified of any changes to schedules no later than 4 hours prior to start of shift. 
• Required to keep all certifications up to date, allowing no lapse in certifications.
• Record time worked accurately on timesheets and hand in by required deadlines.
• Know emergency procedures, report accidents/injuries or broken equipment and complete accident reports as needed.
• Perform CPR and/or First Aid as needed
• Supervisor must be notified in cases of extreme emergencies when the pool must be closed prior to closing the pool.
• Attend staff meetings.
• To exemplify the YMCA’s core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.
• Assume responsibility for all facilities, equipment and supplies of the site
• Assist in association events, campaigns fair and school demonstrations.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED and Oxygen Administration
• Child Abuse Prevention Training
• Current group fitness certifications
• Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of students, parents and caregivers, and other Y staff and volunteers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Job requires physical activity.
• Occasional lifting is required. 3. During regular work duties you may encounter blood borne pathogens.

BENEFITS

• All Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications provided by the Y at no cost to the applicant if hired
• Free Family Membership at the Maui YMCA
• 50% discount on all Y Programming on top of member discount
• Access to one of the best retirement plans available on the market today