Lifeguard - Opening Shift
$33,280–$36,400 year
On-site · Sarasota, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Lifeguard on opening shift responsible for maintaining constant pool surveillance, enforcing safety rules, conducting emergency responses per YMCA policies, testing chemicals, keeping accurate records, and coordinating with Aquatics staff. Requires CPR/First Aid/AED certifications, lifeguard certification, annual Blood Borne Pathogens and Child Sexual Abuse Prevention trainings, background checks, and strong verbal/written communication; duties include safety testing, equipment checks, report completion, and adherence to cleanliness and protocol requirements.
Required Qualifications
- CPR for the Rescue Professional/ First Aid/AED Certifications required
- Current YMCA, Red Cross, or other nationally recognized lifeguarding certification and corresponding requirements for CPR/AED and First Aid
- Completion of the YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogens Training annually
- Completion of the YMCA’s Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training annually
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
- Sound decision making skills
- Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
- Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA, Red Cross, or other nationally recognized lifeguarding program standards
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