Job description

Job Title: Camp Evergreen Lifeguard
Reports To: Associate Executive Director
Location: Camp Evergreen
FLSA: Non-exempt – Summer Temporary
Salary Range: Seasonal Salary $4260.00
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 4:20 pm
A Career with a Cause:
We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
We are for ALL.
Position Summary:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Associate Executive Director, the Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining the highest level of safety and swimming conditions for all patrons in the pool, deck and surrounding areas and the lake front; first, by preventing accidents and second, by responding to an emergency quickly and efficiently. The Lifeguard is responsible for member satisfaction and retention. To achieve patron safety the lifeguard must provide accident prevention through safety checks, rule enforcement, and proper guarding techniques, and emergency management including proper water rescue, CPR, and first aid procedures. The lifeguard must oversee structured swim by supporting the counselor’s implementation of it. The lifeguard must assure safety by constantly monitoring the pool using constant scanning techniques to achieve a 10x10 reaction time. The Lifeguard assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.
Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $4260.00/season, Seasonal, non-exempt

• YMCA Membership

YMCA Aquatic Department Quality Service Theme:
We make a positive difference in people's lives by providing a quality aquatic experience for all.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for ensuring safety of campers and staff during use of the camp pool or free swim at the lake.
• Assist in structured swim time, special day activities, and lunch monitoring.
• Assist with after care, overnight guarding, and after-camp swim lessons as needed.

• Instruct swim lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines in a professional, courteous, manner and eliminate unsafe practices and hazards.
• Have prepared lesson plans for each session and class.
• Set-up, organize and clean-up all class materials, report any damaged equipment to supervisor.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• At all times, maintain physical presence with class and remain aware of pool surroundings and patrons in the pool
• Maintain cleanliness of facility.
• Know, follow, and enforce all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.

• Responsible for ensuring safety of campers and staff during use of the camp pool or free swim at the lake.
• Assist in special day activities, and lunch monitoring.
• All other duties, as assigned by Supervisor.

Follow NYS Health Department Bather Code:

• Never leave the pool or lake unattended.
• Always be positioned in appropriate space – opposite side and spread out.
• Never perform personal functions while on duty: phone calls, writing, reading, swimming, talking to friends, over talking with other guards, sleeping, etc. Remember you are here to work. At any time there is no one in the pool/lake front, clean the pool environment or straighten up the equipment.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Required onboarding and monthly in-service trainings, to include a minimum 300 yard swim and perform a rescue.

Maintain a safe environment:

• Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool and lake front, on deck and surrounding areas. Prevents accidents by maintaining constant observation of the pool/lake front area, enforcing health and safety rules and maintaining emergency readiness.
• Respond to incidents, accidents and emergencies appropriately, in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures and in a calm and professional manner.
• Protect the organization and campers from harm or suit.
• Follow pool/ lake front rules on and off duty.
• Frequently familiarize yourself with certifying agency’s text and your Aquatic Manual.
• Administer proper first aid in accordance with training and facility procedures.
• Possess the ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke technique.

Maintain a pleasant and professional aquatic environment:

• Wear a uniform consisting of: staff shirt, one piece bathing suit, whistle, fanny pack, staff ID, pocket mask, and rescue tube & have rescue equipment on and ready for rescue at all times.
• Dispose of all materials (trash, hair, etc.) found on the pool floor.
• Keep the pool deck clear of toys (barbells, noodles, etc.).
• Maintains effective relationships with members, participants and other staff, develops rapport with member.
• Greet every member and/or patron with a smile and a friendly “Hello.”
• Attempt to get to know members in friendly and professional manner.
• Arrive on deck 15 minutes before your shift.
• Record and report any faulty equipment and/or lapse in maintenance to Camp management.
• Report emergency maintenance needs immediately to Camp management.
• Be familiar with all information and answer questions about programs, schedules, policies or direct patrons to Camp management.
• Depending on the area, prepare pool or lake for incoming programs.
• Work with fellow staff members and treat them with respect.

Maintain Records:

• Record all incidents and accidents immediately after situation has been resolved and you will not be distracted from guarding the pool/lake front (report emergencies immediately to Camp management).

Other Duties:

• Perform maintenance and cleaning procedures as required by Camp management.
• Perform other duties needed done by the Camp management.
• Take initiative to perform the job to the best of your ability.
• Help other staff out by sub hours for them if available.
• Communicate clearly with staff and Aquatic management.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Cover all shifts; when unable to cover a shift, an approved substitute must be found.
• If applicable complete monthly CSE’s continuing skills evaluations.

Experience, Education and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be people oriented and possess good communication skills.
• Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate and support members.
• Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
• Knowledge of safe and proper techniques.
• Able to work flexible schedules.
• Always be professional, alert, courteous and diplomatic.
• Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
• Must obtain YMCA Swim Instructor certification prior to camp.

Trainings & Certifications:

• Must attend and complete YMCA Child Abuse Prevention and other related training at Camp Iroquois Orientation.
• Must hold and maintain current lifeguard certification.
• Must hold and maintain current CPR, AED, first aid, and oxygen administration (opportunities provided).

YMCA Leadership Competencies:

• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs

Physical Demands:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses
• Must have basic swim abilities which include: swim at least 4 lengths of the pool (100 yards) and tread water for a minimum of 3 minutes.

Work Environment:
This job operates in a recreational and/or educational environment. This role routinely uses standard recreation and/or office equipment. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others. All employees are required to always follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Job Type: Temporary

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