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Pool Guard

Dubuque Community Y

1 Positions

ID: 9200437619775_1

Posted On 07/27/2022

Job Overview

Job Title: Lifeguard                                                                 Job Code: 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt                                                        Job Grade: 

Status: P/T                                                                               Department: Aquatics

Reports to: Aquatics Director                                                   Revision Date: 5/2/2022

 

                                                                                                                                                                  

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Director, this position creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA (DCY) policies and procedures. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

  1. Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.  
  2. Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with DCY policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.
  3. Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
  4. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
  5. Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
  6. Maintains accurate records as required by the DCY and/or the state health department code.
  7. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
  8. Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
  9. Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.

 

YMCA COMPETENCIES 

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. 

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

 

  1. Minimum age of 16 
  2. Certifications: Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED and first aid
  3. Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent
  4. Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date
  5. Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
  6. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with DCY standards
  7. Participates and assists with other Y programs. Becomes involved in Y volunteer opportunities

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
  • Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. 
  • Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness. 
  • See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility. 

 

 

 

Primary Contact

1663700614189

Roman Weinberg

Branch Director,

563-556-3371

Phone

Phone

Phone

Fax

rweinberg@dubuquey.org

Email

True

True

False

Job Details

Categories

Athletics/Fitness/Recreation
Management/Executive

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

973

Job REQ #

9200437619775_1

# Positions

1

Start Date

20220727

End Date

20221108

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Learn, Grow and Thrive with a Career at the Y

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. In more than 10,000 communities nationwide, our staff members—of all ages and from diverse back–grounds and life experiences—enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors.

The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adult, families and communities. Everyday our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.

With a areas of impact including YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, strengthening communities is our cause. At the Y, we believe that lasting personal and social change happens when we all work together. Every day we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.