Lead Lifeguard - Skyview

ABOUT THE YMCA:

Established locally in 1944, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is one of the region’s longest-serving and most-respected nonprofit organizations. We are committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and income levels – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. From childcare to senior programs; sports to education; fitness centers to chronic disease management; and swim lessons to feeding the hungry, the Y is truly for all in its cause of holistically strengthening the foundations of this community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for a lead lifeguard to join our Skyview aquatics team. In this role, you will act as the on-site supervisor when no other manager is present, guiding lifeguards and swim instructors and ensuring that the pool area runs safely and smoothly. This is a part-time year-round position located at the Skyview YMCA (3050 E Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas). We are looking for someone with evening availability.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Here at the Y, we host many aquatics programs, including swim lessons for all ages, swim lessons for children with special needs, safety around water courses, a swim team, Arthritic Splash, Aquafit, Power Aqua Fitness, Aqua Zumba and even a lifeguard certification course! We offer year-round programming at our indoor pool locations: Centennial Hills and SkyView. During the summer season we have outdoor pools at Durango Hills, Heinrich, and Centennial.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the supervision of aquatic staff and volunteers. Report any concerns to the aquatic director.
• Act as a role model among staff, members, and guests.
• Ensure that YMCA Aquatics Safety policies and pool operating procedures are enforced at all times. Safety of participants and employees is the single overriding objective.
• Assist aquatics director with leading lifeguard in-service training.
• Assumes responsibility when the aquatics director or coordinator are absent.
• Communicates directives and policy to staff and the public.

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities. 
• Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with youth.
• Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse.
• Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures.

WHY WORK HERE?

At the YMCA of Southern Nevada, we're committed to providing a superior work environment that offers challenges, flexibility, and fun. We have been repeatedly recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace by the Las Vegas Review Journal. As an employee you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Free YMCA Family Membership and 25% program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution* and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
• Paid sick leave
• Join a supportive team and an organization
• Make a meaningful impact in your community

*Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job requires the following physical demands. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

• You will need sufficient strength, agility and mobility to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• You will need the visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• You will need to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. You will need to reach with hands or arms. You will also need to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• You will occasionally need lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, you will regularly work in outside weather conditions and may be regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. You will be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. You will be regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree or equivalent; currently enrolled or completed
• At least six months of aquatic experience
• Ability to swim 500 yards consecutively once per week
• Current American Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguarding Certification with CPR/ AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
• Oxygen Certification (within 30 days of hire)
• At least 17 years of age