Lifeguard
Submitted on January 09, 2013 at 6:14 PM
Company: Sumner County Family YMCA
Brief Company Description: Sumner County Family YMCA is part of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee Association. We are located at 102 Bluegrass Commons Blvd in Hendersonville, TN. Certifications Required: Before first shift: successfully complete Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program; obtain / maintain Ellis & Assoc. lifeguard license. Lifeguard classes start January 15, 2013 & are available monthly through May.
Contact:
Marlene Hilligoss
mhilligoss@ymcamidtn.org
(615) 826 - 9622
Job Type: Part time
Hours: varied hours: days, evenings & weekends
Start Date: January 09, 2013
Compensation: $7.55 to $8.50 DOE
Education Level: No education requirement
Minimum Experience:
No experience required
Job Description:
Summary: Consistent with the Christian mission and Hope for Life Vision of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard will responsible for maintaining all aquatic safety procedures, while providing a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Report to work on time, in uniform and at position when shift begins
• Check area for hazardous conditions upon arrival
• Safeguard lives of members and patrons
• Maintain Ellis & Associates lifeguard license
• Comply with Ellis & Associates’ standards to maintain his/her license
• Enforce facility rules in courteous but firm manner
• Keep swimming areas clean and ready for inspection at all times
• Secure area by locking all doors and access points when a lifeguard is not on duty
• Attend all required staff meetings/in-services
Education / Experience Required:
• Minimum 16 years of age; no lifeguarding experience required
• Demonstrate Intermediate swimming ability
Job Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
This position requires an individual with the ability to remain alert, with no lapses in concentration; to sit for extended periods, including in an elevated chair; to move to various locations, including in and around an elevated chair; to communicate verbally, projecting voice across distances.
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