Aquatics Lifeguard
About The Position
The Aquatics Lifeguard helps create a safe, welcoming, and dynamic aquatic environment at the South Coast Metro Family YMCA in Santa Ana, California. The role includes maintaining vigilant pool surveillance, communicating pool guidelines, guiding members away from unsafe situations, and championing safe and enjoyable pool use. Lifeguards foster genuine connections, provide exceptional hospitality, and help create an inclusive, positive atmosphere for members and families. The position supports participants as they develop comfort, resilience, and independence through aquatic experiences, while modeling YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; weekend coverage is preferred but not required. Lifeguard and First Aid/CPR training is provided and paid for by the YMCA.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 15 and a half with a valid work permit.
- Prior swim experience required.
- Excellent communication skills.
- YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification; training is provided and paid for by the YMCA.
- First Aid and CPR certifications required; training is provided and paid for by the YMCA.
- Completion of an in-water swimming skills assessment and skills test required.
Nice To Haves
- Customer service experience.
- Aquatics experience.
- Weekend coverage availability; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain vigilant surveillance of the pool and enforce aquatic safety standards.
- Clearly communicate pool guidelines and provide direction to help swimmers feel safe and supported.
- Proactively guide members away from unsafe situations and promote safe, enjoyable use of the pool.
- Support participants as they build comfort, skills, resilience, and independence through aquatic experiences.
- Engage respectfully with members and families and foster an inclusive, community-focused atmosphere.
- Model caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in interactions with members and colleagues.
- Deliver exceptional hospitality and help create a welcoming, positive, and enriching environment.
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership, classes, and pool access.
- Free training and certifications.
- Free virtual health care solutions through Teladoc.
- Program discounts.
- Paid sick time.
- Retirement fund when eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
