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YMCA OF STEVENS POINT WIS AREA INC Summer Lifeguard in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Full-time, seasonal position, 40 hours per week. Skills: Aquatics background with experience as a lifeguard preferred. You must demonstrate knowledge and ability to perform pool safety and rescue procedures. Be able to swim 300 yards, tread water for 2 minutes and perform the brick test. Competencies: Must take pool safety very seriously, be able to remain alert and attentive for extended periods of time, and respond quickly and calmly to pool events. Must be dependable and exhibit the Y core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring. Responsible for maintaining the safety of all pool patrons by monitoring activities, enforcing pool rules, and responding to aquatic emergencies. Additional duties include checking pool chemical levels, maintaining logs of chemical readings, and recording usage counts. Provide membership service to members and participants in Aquatic area. Ensure the safety and well being of aquatic participants through preventative lifeguarding. Always be alert and aware of potential danger areas. Enforce all of the facility rules, policies, and regulations consistently and correctly, and report any unsafe conditions to the Aquatic Center Management Team. Position yourself to view the entire pool area at all times. Do not assume any activity that would take your eyes off the viewing of the pool such as socializing, reading, studying, or sleeping. Remain on duty until relieved by another certified lifeguard and ensure all doors are locked and secured when closing the pool. Know and follow correct procedures for handling emergencies and accidents. Maintain a neat pool area and keep all pool equipment out of the path of traffic and immediately report to supervisor any unclean or hazardous area. Complete and maintain accurate records as necessary, including pool usage counts and chemical readings. Proactively communicate with facility users on a daily basis. Answer and act on member concerns, questions, or suggestions and report to the Aquatic Center Management Team. Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings/training. Assume all other duties and assignments as deemed appropriate by the Aquatic Center Management Team. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Aquatics background with experience as a lifeguard preferred. You must demonstrate knowledge and ability to perform pool safety and rescue procedures. Be able to swim 300 yards, tread water for 2 minutes and perform the brick test. You must take pool safety very seriously, be able to remain alert and attentive for extended periods of time, and respond quickly and calmly to pool events. Must be dependable and exhibit the Y core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: A Stevens Point Area YMCA Employment Application is required. E-mail inquiries without the YMCA application attached will not be considered. Applications available at the Stevens Point Area YMCA, 1000 Division St., or online (link provided above). Apply Online: https://www.spymca.org/form/employment-application