Job Summary and Key Accountabilities:
Lifeguard is a key member of the YMCA Aquatics team responsible for monitoring swimming areas and providing assistance and protection to users of the pool and aquatic facility as outlined under the standards of the YMCA. This includes providing a high level of customer service at all times and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment that ensures the physical and emotional well-being of members and guests.
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Provides a high-level of customer service to members, program participants and guests at all times
- Supervises and guards the pool and aquatic facility and ensures participants adhere to all YMCA aquatic guidelines and procedures.
- Examines injured persons and administers first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
- Rescues distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
- Contacts emergency medical personal in case of serious injury.
- Actively participates in obtaining further water safety certifications.
- Attends all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership team.
- Supports the mission and vision as assigned.
- Maintains job-related certifications and documents completion of certifications in the HR information system
Child Abuse Prevention:
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Commitment to Inclusion:
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations. Appropriate training and development will be provided to YMCA team members based on your role and responsibilities.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must successfully complete the YMCA’s Aquatics Academy training program resulting in certification or have current YMCA or American Red Cross certification as well as current First Aid, AED, CPR and Oxygen Administration certifications.
- Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person and meet other physical requirements required for job certification.
- Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers.
- Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively.
- Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Team competencies in previous experience or practice
You are the “Y”.
We’re more than a pool - the mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through fitness and healthy living, academic readiness, character development and violence prevention. Our 23 membership centers across the city and suburbs, 5 camps, early learning, school-aged and other programs provide everyone with a safe place to swim, learn, play and grow.
For over 135 years, the YMCA has been a pioneer and set the standard for aquatics and quality swim instruction. We rely on the expertise, passion, commitment and energy of our (Aquatic Coordinators, Lifeguards, and Swim Instructors) to continue this legacy and contribute to the health and wellness of our children, families and communities.
Do you love..
- interacting with children
- making new friends
- exploring the outdoors
- playing games?
At the Y, we create an exciting, safe camp environment for kids and staff to have an unforgettable summer. While campers are taking part in in unique experiences and adventures, you are developing your leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.
Our team receives comprehensive training, M-F work schedules, field trips to cool places, amazing co-workers, and a free Y membership.
Join us for the experience of a lifetime.
More about you:
- You are committed and passionate about working with diverse youth
- You enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
- Your experience in camping, childcare, education, recreation, sports or related is a plus but not required.
- You will be 16 years of age or older by the start of camp.
Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
What our Unit Leaders Say...
"Camp has given me so many relationships not only with the campers but with staff and parents. I have grown so much in patience, communication, and creativity. Going through the struggles made the great times more rewarding..."
The Day Camp Unit Leader serves as a professional role model for our campers and counselors by leading through example and guiding campers and counselors.At YMCA day camps, we create an exciting, safe environment for kids to have an unforgettable summer of fun. And while they’re taking part in unique experiences and adventures, you are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories. We are looking for Day Camp Unit Leaders to serve as professional role models by oversee and monitor recreational activities in their assigned cohort, guiding campers and counselors, and leading through example.
We offer competitive, guaranteed pay, no weekends, free gym membership, amazing co-workers and an invaluable work experience.
The tans will fade, but the memories will last forever.
More about you:
- You are committed and passionate about working with diverse youth
- You enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
- Must have 1 year or more of prior experience working with youth; Experience in a camp setting preferred.
- You will be 18 years of age or older by the start of camp.
Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
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