Lifeguard

Greater Somerset County Ymca • Hillsborough Township, NJ

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard supports the YMCA’s work strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and in surrounding areas, while creating a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The position is part-time at Greater Somerset County YMCA in Somerset County, New Jersey.

The lifeguard maintains active surveillance, responds immediately to emergencies, and applies aquatic safety rules and procedures. The role also supports the Aquatic team, assists with swim lessons and deck supervision as needed, performs equipment and pool-condition checks, conducts chemical testing when not guarding, maintains required records, and attends staff meetings and in-service training. Lifeguards wear the required uniform, including a lifeguard shirt, bathing suit, whistle, and PPE hip bag.

The work requires the physical and mental readiness to perform lifeguard skills, maintain alertness, hear distress signals, and observe all areas of an assigned zone. The employer states that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 15.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications.
• Current YMCA or ARC Lifeguard certification, or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups while respecting social and cultural diversity.
• Ability to physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard, hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, remain alert with no lapses of consciousness, and see and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active surveillance of the pool area.
• Address member concerns and direct members to program areas or lane needs.
• Support the overall Aquatic team.
• Assist with swim lessons and deck supervision as required by department operations.
• Know and review emergency procedures, and respond immediately to emergencies in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Complete related reports as required.
• Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Maintain accurate records required by the YMCA and/or state Health Department code.
• Walk the pool perimeter and scan the bottom before taking over the lifeguard stand.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Check the pool for hazardous conditions upon arrival.
• Perform chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and take appropriate action.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training.
• Maintain effective, positive relationships with members, participants, and other staff.
• Wear the required uniform: lifeguard shirt, bathing suit, whistle, and PPE hip bag.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free individual membership with access to any YMCA in the nation.
• 10% discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to the Y Retirement Fund from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

What This Job Offers

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