LIFEGUARD Job at YMCA of Columbia-Willamette, Sherwood, OR

  • YMCA of Columbia-Willamette
  • Sherwood, OR

Job Description

Become A Lifeguard At The YMCA

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
  • 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

Requirements

What do you need to qualify?

  • Be at least 15 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

  • 300 yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water)
  • 2 minutes treading water legs only (no hands)
  • 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)

Job Tags

Part time, Flexible hours

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