Are you a reliable, responsible leader?

Do you have an interest in Aquatics or Emergency Services?

Are you 18 or older?

GROW YOUR CAREER AT OUR Y LOCATION(S) BELOW!

Coastal – Dan McKinney Family YMCA (La Jolla) - (Full-time position)

Requirements:

• Must be flexible with availability
• Immediate needs are evenings and weekends
• This position will be teaching swim lessons for up to 10 hours a week

We are looking for a Head Lifeguard!

Y would I apply?

• FREE Complete Gym Membership
• FREE Workout Classes
• FREE Pool Access
• Work with Your Friends - Text them the link to this page now!
• Build Your Resume
• Opportunities for Growth
• Community Involvement
• PART TIME Perks
  • Complimentary Y-Membership
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Professional Development Opportunities
• FULL TIME Benefits? We’ve got you covered:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • PTO (Sick time, vacation days, personal days and holidays)
  • Retirement Contributions

Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here’s what you would do:

• Practices preventive lifeguard techniques at all times
• Administers First Aid, CPR, AED or 02 as necessary
• Informs Aquatics Director/ Coordinator when there is a situation in which the pool is unsafe or needs to be closed and when mechanical problems arise
• Supervises Aquatic Staff, in the absence of the Aquatic Director/Coordinator, to ensure all facility policies are being enforced and observed by staff
• Ensures that pump room operations, including chemical levels, water clarity, and chlorine/ acid tanks are at the appropriate levels and standards (within the scope of training/certification)
• Resolves problems with members and participants to the best of your ability or informs Aquatics Director/ Coordinator if not resolved in a timely manner

“OK, I’m sold!” What do I need to qualify?

• Must be 18 or older
• Must have 2 years of lifeguarding experience
• Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
  • Must crossover to YMCA certification within 6 months
• Other Current Certifications:
  • CPR PRO/AED
  • First Aid for Public Safety personnel
  • O2
• The Certifications above must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute
• Current CPO Certification within 60 days of hire
• Lifeguard Instructor Certification desirable
• Experience in supervision of staff preferred
• Must pass written and practical skills exam prior to duty
• Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• Must have ability to observe participant activities adequately, to enforce safety regulations and to apply appropriate policies and procedures