Overview
YMCA of the Rockies Lifeguards will explain safety rules to patrons, warn them about unsafe situations, and enforce policies on showers and proper attire. Lifeguards ensure the safety of patrons in the facility by preventing and responding to emergencies. You will play an instrumental role in maintaining facility cleanliness by inspecting swimming pool areas, locker rooms and restrooms. Lifeguards must maintain test-ready CPR/Lifeguarding/First Aid skills and will be required to attend regular trainings.
Essential Functions:
– Assess situations swiftly and make judicious decisions regarding the safety of swimmers. Top candidates are excellent communicators, swift and safety-minded.
– Warn swimmers regarding unsafe situations.
– Responding to emergencies and rescue swimmers in danger of drowning.
– Perform first aid.
– Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the facility
– Maintain records and reports
– Remain alert with no periods of inattentiveness.
– Observe all sections of assigned zones.
– Know and implement all safety procedures.
– Uphold and adhere to the policies of the YMCA of the Rockies and the Program Department.
– Know and adhere to pool policies and procedures.
– Use a variety of cleaning chemicals and follow proper cleaning procedures to clean the pool facility.
– Participate in all In-service trainings; be prepared, teachable and provide feedback when appropriate.
– Operate telephone, rescue equipment and cleaning equipment.
– Read and speak English fluently.
– Must be able to maintain all lifeguard skills and knowledge, or participate in remedial upon arrival.
– Other duties as assigned, including work as an attendant for other recreation facilities or programs of the Program Department.
Qualifications:
- Previous lifeguarding experience preferred.
- Current certification in Lifeguarding (American Red Cross, YMCA, Ellis or equivalent) and CPR/AED.
-Free certification for the right candidate; must pass swim test. Compensated during certification process,
- Have the physical mobility to properly use aquatics equipment and meet strength and lifting requirements to rescue pool patrons.
- Able to work with people of diverse backgrounds including, age, race, gender, faith, and socio-economic level.
About YMCA of the Rockies - Estes Park Center
Estes Park Center has over 860 acres of mountain terrain for outdoor recreation and relaxation, while Snow Mountain Ranch sits on over 5,100 acres. In the winter, Snow Mountain Ranch is home to one of the largest Nordic ski areas in the country - with over 100 km of trails!
