Cook County YMCA- Lifeguard and Youth Specialist

Salary Range: $17.00 To $18.60 Hourly

Job Title: Lifeguard and Youth Specialist
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Aquatics and Membership Coordinator II; Program Director

Full-Time Benefits:

Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans

Access to a MNsure Navigator

Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts available

Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage

Employee assistance program

Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y

Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller

Paid time off (About 120 hours/ year and starting with 40 hours)

Paid parental leave

Subscription to the Calm app

Bereavement leave

Paid holidays

Team member referral program

Employee engagement and appreciation activities

Growth and development opportunities

Free parking

Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

Summary/Objective
Maintains safe swimming conditions for all members, guests, and program participants. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Maintains a safe and engaging learning environment for youth. Youth Specialists plan and implement high-quality academic and enrichment activities catered to youth’s interests and needs. This is a full-time position.

Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Essential Functions

Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.

Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.

Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.

Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the youth development and aquatics areas.

Maintain emotionally and physically safe environment for youth.

Develop and lead high quality activities/lessons for youth.

Communicate with supervisor regarding concerns about children.

Have knowledge, understanding, and application of all program policies, procedures, and best practices.

Work cooperatively with children, parents, other program and building staff

Provide support to volunteers.

Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.

Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.

Attends all staff meetings and training as required.

Maintain current certifications.

Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.

Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.

YMCA Competencies

Values: Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values

Community: Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs

Inclusion: Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions

Relationships: Build rapport and relate well with others

Developing Others: Take the initiative to assist in developing others

Decision-Making: Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another

Change Capacity: Demonstrate an openness to change, and seek opportunities in the change process.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position will not have any supervisory role.

Work Environment
This position operates in and around a pool area and other areas of the building. There can be times where it can get busy and noise levels can rise.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift a person off the bottom and out of the water.

Perform all skills required for Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications.

Comfortable in the water.

While performing duties of this job, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to handle, or feel; reach with arms and hands. Employee must be able to talk, taste, smell and see (both near and far). Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch.

Ability to pass lifeguard water test.

Must be able to remain alert.

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.

Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.

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

Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.

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

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. The facility is open six days a week and hours will depend on the requirements of the aquatics and youth development departments.

Travel
Travel is not required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum age of 18

Must enjoy working with children

Certifications: CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid, and Oxygen (preferred)

Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.

Successful completion of the Duluth Y’s Lifeguard Assessment prior to employment.

Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented.

Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.

Basic knowledge of computers.

Preferred Education and Experience

One (1) years of experience as a teacher in a childcare center or related facility

Education/training in field related to youth and families

Demonstrate effective communication

Enthusiasm, patience, creativity, common sense and a commitment to working with children

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Must be able to successfully pass a background check.

EEO Statement
The Duluth Area Family YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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