Lifeguard I & II
About The Position
The Lifeguard I & II position is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt role in the Aquatics Department at the Burbank YMCA. Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the lifeguard guards the pool, ensures patron safety, enforces pool rules, and implements branch emergency protocols as needed. Active lifeguard certification, such as YMCA or Red Cross certification, is required. Various shifts are available, including mornings, early afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Lifeguards prevent and respond to emergencies, perform rescues and provide CPR, first aid, or emergency oxygen as needed. They help maintain a clean and safe pool environment, assist with pool cleaning and testing when off the stand, complete incident reports, and participate in required drills and training. The role also involves communicating with supervisors and members, maintaining a professional demeanor consistent with the YMCA mission, and completing other assigned duties. Lifeguard II candidates must be at least 18 years old. Physical demands include visually scanning the pool, interacting physically and verbally with members and staff, sitting or standing for extended periods, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. The work environment is usually moderate to high in noise, and shifts may include early mornings, nights, and weekends.
Requirements
- Active lifeguard certification, such as YMCA or Red Cross certification.
- Lifeguard II candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
- Complete Child Abuse Prevention training within the first four weeks of employment.
- Complete Respect in the Workplace (Sexual Harassment Prevention) training.
- Complete The Professional Lifeguard and Disappearing Dummies training.
- CPR, First Aid, and emergency oxygen training/certification.
- YMCA Lifeguarding training/certification.
- Ability to interact physically and verbally with members and staff.
- Ability to visually scan the pool.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Responsibilities
- Continuously and consistently scan the pool to prevent emergencies.
- Recognize emergencies or potential incidents and address them immediately.
- Know and activate the branch and pool emergency action plans when needed.
- Perform assists or rescues as needed.
- Provide CPR, first aid, and emergency oxygen as needed.
- Complete incident reports in a timely and effective manner.
- Enforce pool rules and handle issues professionally.
- Maintain a clean and safe pool environment.
- Assist with cleaning and testing the pool when off the stand.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with supervisors.
- Participate in branch safety and quality drills.
- Attend required monthly and yearly in-service trainings.
- Arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled shift.
- Ensure doors are securely locked when a lifeguard is not on duty and never leave the pool unattended.
- Find personal shift coverage; changes in hours must be documented in writing and signed by consenting parties.
- Listen actively to members, build relationships, understand their goals and interests, and take initiative to help them achieve those goals.
- Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA mission and goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A $500 sign-on bonus for certified guards.
- Free YMCA membership for the employee.
- Discounts on specialty programs such as personal training and swimming lessons.
- Discounted or free family membership.
- Robust retirement plan up to 10%, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Health, dental, and vision benefit package.
- Vacation and sick time; part-time employees receive sick time.
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills and learn new skills and functions.
- YMCA career training programs.
- Healthy work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
