Lifeguard (Cross Island YMCA) Job at Usa Swimming, Queens, NY

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  • Usa Swimming
  • Queens, NY

Job Description

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Cross Island YMCA is seeking Lifeguards who will be responsible for maintaining safe conditions in and around the swim area at the branch. They will promote a safe and positive atmosphere in accordance with YMCA aquatics policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Must be Rescue Ready: uniform, pocket face mask/gloves, whistle, and rescue tube.

  • Continuous and active scanning of the pool.

  • Attend mandatory in-service training on a monthly basis.

  • Know and understand the Emergency Action Plan and Emergency Evacuation Routes.

  • Enforce aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly.

  • Perform secondary duties only when not lifeguarding as requested (cleaning/sorting aquatics equipment, testing chemicals, tidying pool deck, and/or assisting instructors).

  • Maintain positive relationships with members and staff. Show members and colleagues respect by listening carefully and showing empathy when dealing with difficult situations.

  • Follow the directions of the YMCA Aquatic Supervisors in accordance with YMCA Aquatic Standards.

  • Maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness. Responsible for recertification before expiration.

  • Must attain the YMCA Lifeguard certification within 90 days of hire.


Desired Skills & Experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent desirable.

  • Minimum age – 16 years old. 16 and 17 year old Lifeguards need to comply with NYS working hours.

  • Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent.

  • Current Basic Life Support, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications.

  • Demonstrate swim strokes, lifeguard rescues, and BLS/BFA/EO skills.

  • Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

Job Tags

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