Lifeguard I at Montclair YMCA – Montclair, New Jersey

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area. Provides supervision of staff when management is not in the facility.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area, and helps mentor lifeguards in rule enforcement and swim test administration.
• The position is identified as safety-sensitive and is subject to required random drug testing as scheduled.
• Performs assigned tasks or specific responsibilities in a supervisory/head lifeguard capacity as assigned by the Aquatics Director or supervisor.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions upon arrival and throughout the shift; responds to and corrects hazards when able or reports immediately to a supervisor.
• Performs pool chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action to correct inconsistencies.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or state Health Department codes.
• Attends monthly in-service training and YMCA mandatory staff meetings.
• Responsible for securing a substitute head lifeguard and reporting any schedule changes to the director in a timely manner.
• Adheres to all YMCA of Montclair policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and best practices, including emergency and safety procedures, supporting the association’s philanthropic efforts.
• Cooperates and interacts with members, staff, program participants, and volunteers in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner.
• Demonstrates and models the YMCA’s four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with members, volunteers, staff, and participants.
• Attends required Abuse Risk Management training and adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations and follows mandated abuse reporting procedures.

• Emotional Maturity
• Communication
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making

• Ability to pass a lifeguard skills assessment and water test
• Must be able to remain alert at all times
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to hear noises and recognize distress signals
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks required for water rescue
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors (including exposure to heat, cold, humidity, and inclement weather conditions)
• Must be able to lift and pull up to 50 pounds

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• YMCA Membership: Enjoy access to our YMCA facilities at no cost.
• 25% Discount on various YMCA Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for referring to qualified candidates.
• Employee Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on various products and services.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligibility after 90 days of employment.

HOURLY PAY RATE: $16.13-$19.00

WORK SCHEDULE:

Weekdays: Evenings 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Weekends: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM