Lifeguard- Western Suburban Chicago Locations

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Job description

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR WESTERN SUBURBAN CHICAGO LOCATIONS! The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a part-time Lifeguards who are dependable, love swimming and are passionate about keeping out community swimmers safe!

Make a difference by contributing to building a better, stronger community for all. The Y offers a variety of impactful programming to all ages and families. Following the Y's impact for more than 150 years, the mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families, and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness, and healthy living. In this role, you'll be an integral part of the YMCA team. So you're not just impacting a bottom line, you're impacting people and communities all over Chicagoland.

As a Lifeguard, you will be 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.

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

* Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
* Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund
* Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers, and members
* Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
* Complimentary Adult YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
* Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!

Scope of Responsibilities:

* Have a positive and welcoming attitude in order to provide great customer service to members, program participants and guests at all times
* Supervise and guard the pool and aquatic facility
* Ensure participants adhere to all YMCA aquatic guidelines and procedures.
* Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
* Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
* Contact emergency medical personal in case of serious injury.
* Actively participate in obtaining further water safety certifications.
* Attend all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership team.

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.
* Ability to meet physical requirements based on job description
* The YMCA will accommodate reasonable accommodations for persons with disability

Child Abuse Prevention: This position 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