Jr. Lifeguard

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Arvada, CO

16d • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to turn your love of the water into leadership experience? The YMCA Junior Lifeguard program is a paid, structured development opportunity designed for 15-year-olds who want to begin preparing for lifeguard certification at age 16. This is your first step toward becoming a certified lifeguard — while learning responsibility, teamwork, and safety awareness in a supervised environment. The Jr. Lifeguard, working as part of the Aquatics team, will deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The Jr. Lifeguard will be responsible for assisting in guarding the pool and assuring a safe and clean aquatic environment for members and guests. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.

Requirements

• Must be 15 years old
• Strong swimmer (swim assessment required)
• Responsible, attentive, and eager to learn
• Comfortable following safety protocols and supervision standards
• Ability to work limited, age-appropriate hours in accordance with Colorado youth employment guidelines
• CPR-PR/AED, Oxygen Administration, and Standard First Aid or ability to obtain before hire
• American Red Cross/YMCA Lifeguard certification or ability to obtain before hire

Nice To Haves

• Begin preparing for lifeguard certification at age 16
• Learning responsibility, teamwork, and safety awareness in a supervised environment
• Real-world job experience at age 15
• Mentorship from experienced lifeguards
• Leadership and communication skills
• Strong foundation for lifeguard certification at age 16
• Confidence in safety awareness and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Assist certified lifeguards with deck support and safety monitoring
• Help maintain a clean and safe pool environment
• Support swim lessons and aquatic programs
• Participate in lifeguard readiness training sessions
• Practice water safety and emergency response fundamentals
• Model YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
• Always maintain pool safety; guard using YMCA approved techniques and procedures including dismissing participants for disruptive behaviors
• Perform chemical checks as indicated
• Wear protective gear when handling biohazard materials
• Proactively clean up and/or repair areas used by the program
• Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately using proper forms
• Remain current on Lifeguard Certification, CPR Pro, First Aid and other safety certification training
• Educate participants on pool rules and enforce rules as required
• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans

Benefits

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed