Lifeguard (Mid-day) - Greater Palm Harbor^
$32,136–$33,384 year
On-sitePalm Harbor, Florida, United States
Palm Harbor, Florida, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$32,136–$33,384 yearLicense Or CertificationLarge
Part TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Job Summary
Provide direct supervision and maintain high safety standards during recreational, fitness, and instructional swimming. Monitor swimmers' well-being, administer first aid, and execute emergency procedures while reporting suspicious activity or serious incidents. Maintain facility cleanliness, organize supplies, and ensure the deck is clear of equipment. Engage in positive public relations with members, wear a staff uniform, and report for duty ten minutes before pool opening. Assist with pool maintenance, including covering the pool, and attend all staff meetings and in-service trainings.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Professional Rescue CPR or Basic Life Support certification
- First Aid certification
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification
- Oxygen Administration (O2) certification
- Intro to the Ys Cause & Culture training
- Y's Way to Service & Engagement training
- I Hear You: Service with CARE training
- Child Abuse Prevention in and Aquatics Environment training
- Foundations of Listen First training
- Current life guarding certification (Red Cross accepted, must cross-over to YMCA within 90 days or first available training)
- Effective communication and human relations skills
- Ability to pass a swim and skills test annually
- Maturity and ability to relate to children and adults from all social/economic segments of the community
- Physical endurance to sit and stand for extended periods of time indoors or outdoors
- Ability to maintain continual physical endurance for 15-30 minutes of aerobic activity
- Ability to give and receive detailed instructions
- Ability to assist with pool maintenance including pool covers
- Alertness at all times
- Auditory and verbal capabilities in order to monitor environment and swimmers wellbeing
- Auditory and verbal capabilities to effectively communicate with swimmers and staff
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Physical ability to perform a rescue
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (E-Verify)
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Pool Operator
- Life Guard Trainer certification
- Get SMART certification
- Broad overview of the YMCA as it operates as a local, national, and international movement
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