YMCA of Central Florida
Location
Winter Park, Florida
Lifeguards and Swim Instructors must maintain constant surveillance of the pool area, ensuring member safety and responding immediately to emergencies according to YMCA policies. They are also responsible for providing excellent customer service and promoting member engagement in aquatic programs.
Applicants must be at least 16 years old and possess current CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certifications by the hire date, with required Lifeguard or Swim Instructor certifications also mandatory. Previous experience is a plus, and the role requires working flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.
Description Calling all Lifeguards and/or Swim Instructors!
Come join our Winter Park YMCA as a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor to make a lasting impact & keep members/participates safe around water.
Our Lifeguards and Swim Instructors provide excellent customer service while maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas. An Aquatics team member creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with the YMCA of Central Florida policies and procedures.
Minimum age 16 years old. Previous lifeguard or swim instructor experience a plus. Current Lifeguard or Swim Instructor certification required by Hire Date. (For Lifeguards: YMCA Lifeguard certification preferred; Red Cross Lifeguard certification is acceptable but must receive YMCA certification within 60 days) (For Swim Instructors: YSL (YMCA) Certification or WSI (American Red Cross)–w/crossover training. Previous customer service experience preferred. Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required by Hire Date. Current Oxygen Administration certification required by Hire Date. Work Environment & Physical Demands Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays as needed. Must be willing to work an on-call schedule rotation as required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Required to work outdoors for extended periods of time. May be exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions and temperatures and to wet and/or humid conditions in swimming pool areas. Must possess auditory, verbal and visual capabilities in order to adequately communicate via phone and in person. Talking is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, with or without correction. Must possess the physical ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a professional water rescue. Must be able to work with hazardous chemicals (i.e., pool chemicals, cleaning solutions, disinfectants, etc.). Must possess the physical ability to pass a lifeguard water test and perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a professional water rescue. Must be alert at all times, keeping safety in mind. Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor environment and members’ well-being. May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time while demonstrating manual dexterity in order to accurately work on the phone, computer keyboard, and other equipment. Disclaimers Must complete successful background screening, which includes criminal and employment verification. All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties. This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.
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