Lifeguard

YMCA of Greater Springfield • Wilbraham, MA

7d

About The Position

The Lifeguard helps ensure a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable aquatics environment. The role includes monitoring and patrolling an assigned aquatics area, preventing incidents, and responding to emergencies as a certified first responder. The Lifeguard also supports water safety education and provides individual or group instruction as needed, while fostering learning and the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

The position includes organizing and maintaining lesson plans, lifeguard checklists, administrative paperwork, and attendance. It is a customer-facing role that works alongside membership and wellness staff and helps ensure the safety, well-being, and enjoyment of aquatics program participants.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or be within one year of anticipated graduation; additional years of professional experience or a rank of E-5 or better may substitute where permitted.
• Earn, hold, and maintain CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certifications within 60 days of starting.
• Be able and willing to administer CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2.
• At least one year of customer-facing experience.
• Satisfactorily complete a pre-work swim test as a condition of employment.
• Demonstrate conviction, responsibility, and sound decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment in an assigned aquatics area through alertness and area patrols.
• Prevent incidents related to aquatic programming and facilities.
• Serve as a certified first responder and administer first aid or other emergency procedures.
• Develop water safety skills among program participants, members, and the community.
• Provide individual and group instruction as needed.
• Create a fun and safe atmosphere that supports learning and the Y’s core values.
• Organize and maintain instructor lesson plans, lifeguard checklists, administrative paperwork, and attendance.
• Engage children in participation with patience, respect, and understanding.
• Work as a customer-facing staff member alongside membership and wellness.
• Help ensure the safety, well-being, and enjoyment of aquatics programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED