Summary
About the Position
Lifeguard / Swim Instructor
Buffalo, NY, USA Req #11422 Thursday, March 14, 2024
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is looking for talented individuals with a passion for the YMCA mission and cause, an understanding of YMCA programs and services, and whose everyday priorities are a reflection of the core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion.
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Lifeguard / Swim Instructor is responsible for the safety and supervision of swimmers.
GENERAL WORK SCHEDULE :
Up to 25 hours per week. Morning, afternoon, and evening positions are available. The availability to work at multiple city branch locations is preferred.
BENEFITS :
Complimentary YMCA Buffalo Niagara Membership, discounted program fees, and an outstanding work environment.Employees are immediately eligible to enroll and contribute to the Y Retirement Fund’s 403B plan and will receive a 12% employer paid Y Retirement contribution after eligibility requirements are met.
Other benefits include paid sick leave, leadership development opportunities, training, and career advancement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Enforces all pool safety rules, implements pool emergency procedures, aids swimmers when necessary.
- Completes incident reports and treats injuries.
- Instructs participants in swim classes, implements the YMCA of the USA and YMCA Buffalo Niagara swim instruction program.
Responsible to meet or exceed swim program enrollment targets.
- Is alert, friendly and responsive to swimmers, parents, and co-workers.
- Records pool temperature, pool chemical qualities, documentation of swim lesson skill achievement, and attendance.
- Ensures proper usage of pool equipment, i.e., lane lines, emergency equipment, etc.
- Follows department protocol to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of program / work areas.
- Maintains all required certifications, attends all staff training sessions to practice skills and learn program standards.
- Carries out other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard certification.
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Oxygen Administration certifications. (American Red Cross, HSI, and American Heart Association certifications are accepted.
- Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.