Lifeguard (9AM-4 PM Shift) -- Mountain Brook YMCA
About The Position
Looking for a job that's more than just a paycheck? Join our aquatics team and spend your days by the pool, building real-world skills, making friends, and keeping your community safe. As a YMCA Lifeguard, you're not just watching the water—you're making a difference every single shift. The YMCA Lifeguard role is a rewarding opportunity to gain lifesaving skills, develop confidence, build friendships, and make a lasting impact by helping keep your community safe—all while working in an energetic and fun environment. At the YMCA, lifeguards do more than watch the water—they build confidence, prevent emergencies, and create a safe place where families can have fun together. Every shift is an opportunity to develop lifelong skills, make meaningful connections, and strengthen your community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Requirements
- Must be at least 15 years old.
- Responsible, dependable, and attentive to detail.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to remain calm and act decisively in emergency situations.
- Positive attitude and ability to work well as part of a team.
- Commitment to the YMCA's mission and core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
- Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (including CPR/AED and First Aid), or the willingness and ability to obtain certification through YMCA-sponsored lifeguard training before employment.
- Ability to swim 300 yards continuously.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Maintain constant surveillance of swimmers to ensure a safe aquatic environment.
- Enforce pool rules while creating a positive and welcoming experience for members and guests.
- Respond quickly and confidently to emergencies and provide appropriate lifesaving care when needed.
- Monitor and record pool chemical levels to maintain water quality and safety.
- Keep the pool deck and surrounding areas clean, organized, and hazard-free.
- Assist members with questions and provide outstanding customer service.
- Work collaboratively with Head Lifeguards and Aquatics Leadership.
- Open and close the aquatic facility and complete daily operational tasks.
- Arrive on time and prepared for every shift.
- Maintain constant vigilance and proactively identify safety concerns.
- Follow all YMCA safety policies, emergency procedures, and aquatic standards.
- Participate in required trainings and team meetings.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional aquatic facility.
- Deliver exceptional service to every member and guest.
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership for you and eligible household members
- 50% discounts on many YMCA programs, including swim lessons, youth sports, childcare, camps, and more
- Flexible scheduling to help balance work, school, and life
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the YMCA
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
