Lifeguard

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Denver, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring Lifeguards - Be the Reason Someone Gets Home Safe Are you alert, responsible, and ready to make a real impact? At the YMCA, lifeguards do more than watch the water — they create a safe, welcoming environment where individuals and families can build confidence, learn new skills, and belong. We’re hiring dependable, mission-driven Lifeguards to join our aquatics team. Why This Role Matters Drowning prevention is serious work. As a YMCA Lifeguard, you serve as a safety leader, role model, and calm presence in our aquatic spaces. Every shift, you demonstrate our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility — and ensure every participant can enjoy the water safely.

Requirements

• Strong sense of responsibility and focus
• Ability to remain alert for extended periods
• Quick decision-making skills
• Professional communication
• Team-oriented mindset
• Must be at least 16 years of age or older
• Strong swimmer (swim assessment required)
• Responsible, attentive, and eager to learn
• CPR-PR/AED, Oxygen Administration, and Standard First Aid or ability to obtain before hire
• American Red Cross/YMCA Lifeguard certification or ability to obtain before hire
• High customer relation skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area
• Enforce safety rules in a professional and respectful manner
• Respond quickly and confidently in emergency situations
• Provide first aid and emergency care when needed
• Build positive relationships with members and participants
• Support swim lessons and aquatic programs as assigned
• Always maintain pool safety; guard using YMCA approved techniques and procedures including dismissing participants for disruptive behaviors
• Perform chemical checks as indicated
• Wear protective gear when handling biohazard materials
• Proactively clean up and/or repair areas used by the program
• Report all accidents and incident to supervisor immediately using proper forms
• Remain current on Lifeguard Certification, CPR Pro, First Aid and other safety certification training
• Educate participants on pool rules and enforce rules as required
• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Free YMCA membership
• Paid training opportunities
• Growth pathways (Head Guard, Swim Instructor, Aquatics Coordinator)
• A workplace where your role truly matters
• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED