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 sav