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The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause.Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility-they guide everything we do.

We look forward to having you on our YMCA team!
*The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization!

This position is for non-trained Lifeguard candidates of any age. Once fully trained, the employee will be promoted to a Lifeguard. Full range of pay grade for Lifeguard role is $17.25-$26.25.

Position Summary:

Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Create a safe, positive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintain constant safety awareness of the pool area

Know, review, and follow all emergency procedures and assist in emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures, complete related reports as required

Develop and maintain positive effective relationships with all including our diverse members, participants and other staff

Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool/aquatic area

Assist in performance of equipment checks to ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed

Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving

Assist in performing chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and take appropriate action

Actively prevent and address suspected abuse

Must be able to remain alert with no lapses in attentiveness

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, able to move about including in/out of elevated chair

Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals

Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision

Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum age 16 +

Ability to pass lifeguard water test:

Swim 350 yards including

100 yards front crawl in 2 minutes or less

50 yards front crawl with head out of the water

100 yards breaststroke (50 yards with head out of the water)

50 yards sidestroke kick with one arm forward

50 yards inverted breaststroke kick with arm on the stomach

o Tread water using legs only for at least 2 minutes

o Submerge and swim underwater for 15 feet

o Retrieve a dive toy off the bottom of the pool without goggles

o Perform continuous CPR for at least 2 minutes

Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue

Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness

Fluency in second language desired

Y Culture:

Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA

Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines

Arrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system

Embrace Leader Core Competencies:

Mission Advancement:

Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values

Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs

Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them

Supports fundraising

Collaboration:

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinion, and perceptions

Builds rapport and relates well to others

Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations

Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively

Takes initiative to assist in developing others

Operational Effectiveness:

Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another

Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings

Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately

Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members

Personal Growth:

Pursues self-development that enhances job performance

Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process

Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships

Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-the-date knowledge and skills in technology