Description Position Summary: Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. 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 relationships with the members, participants and other staff. • Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. • Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code. • Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed. • Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving. • Perform chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action. • Attends all staff meetings and training as required. Requirements Qualifications: • Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification. • Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding and obtain YMCA Lifeguarding Certification. • Oxygen Administration certification • Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness. • Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards. Physical Demands: • 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. Dress Code: Bathing suit is required and is not provided by the Greater Holyoke YMCA. The Greater Holyoke YMCA will provide an approved lifeguarding shirt to be worn while guarding.