Jr. Lifeguard

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Arvada, CO

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About The Position

The Jr. Lifeguard works as part of the YMCA Aquatics team to provide customer service and help create a welcoming environment for members and guests. The role assists with pool safety and helps maintain a clean, safe aquatic environment while modeling the YMCA’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

This paid, structured development opportunity is designed for 15-year-olds preparing for lifeguard certification at age 16. Junior Lifeguards assist certified lifeguards with deck support and safety monitoring, help maintain the pool area, support swim lessons and aquatic programs, and participate in readiness training. They work under the direct supervision of certified staff, are never scheduled alone, and are not assigned independent lifeguard duties. The position includes required safety and abuse-prevention training and follows YMCA safety and conduct policies.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Assist certified lifeguards with deck support and safety monitoring.
• Help maintain a clean and safe pool environment, including proactively cleaning or repairing areas used by the program.
• Support swim lessons and aquatic programs.
• Participate in lifeguard readiness training and practice water-safety and emergency-response fundamentals.
• Assist in maintaining pool safety using YMCA-approved techniques and procedures, including dismissing participants for disruptive behavior.
• Perform chemical checks as indicated.
• Wear protective gear when handling biohazard materials.
• Report accidents and incidents to a supervisor immediately using the proper forms.
• Educate participants about pool rules and enforce rules as required.
• Keep required lifeguard, CPR Pro, First Aid, and other safety certifications current.
• Follow YMCA procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans.
• Support the YMCA annual support campaign and model YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Benefits

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Retirement contribution options, including a company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid time off for employees scheduled and working 20 or more hours per week

What This Job Offers

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