Lifeguard - Morning/Afternoon
On-site · Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lifeguard role overseeing swimmers during recreational and fitness swims under the YMCA, enforcing facility policies, performing safety surveillance, administering first aid, and assisting with branch activities. Requires current lifeguard certifications (American Red Cross, YMCA, ILTP Ellis, Starguard, or Boy Scouts of America), CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and O2 certification with timely renewal; minimum age 15; strong interpersonal skills; ability to respond to emergencies and maintain a safe pool environment. Location at Fort Mill Complex. On-site role with emphasis on surveillance, safety, and basic aquatic facility duties.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 15years old
- Must have a current nationally recognized Lifeguard Certifications to include: American Red Cross, YMCA, ILTP Ellis, Starguard, and Boy Scouts of American Lifeguarding Certification
- If not American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified, must complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard course in the first 120 days of employment.
- Current certification in the following: Professional CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, O2 (If you do not currently have this certification, must obtain within 30 days of hire or at first available training)
- Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Must have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA.
- Walking, carrying, sitting, seeing, hearing, crouching, lifting (25 pounds), pushing, kneeling, standing and speaking
- Must be able to accomplish the following Remaining alert, with no lapses of consciousness Sit for extended periods including in an elevated chair Communicate with others immediately when responding to an emergency Hear noises and distress signals Observe all assigned areas of the pool or water park Perform all needed rescues, resuscitation and survival skills Think in abstract, solve problems, make quick decisions Have adequate memory skills Act swiftly in an emergency
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