Lifeguard

Greater Burlington YMCA • Burlington, VT

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about water safety and helping others? The Greater Burlington YMCA is seeking Lifeguards to provide a safe and welcoming aquatic environment for all members. As a Lifeguard, you’ll play a critical role in preventing accidents, ensuring safety, and responding to emergencies on the pool deck.

Schedule and Location: 298 College St, Burlington, VT, 05401

We are currently looking for lifeguards who have availability weekday mornings from 4:45am - 9:00am.

Why You'll Love This Job:
Make an Impact: Ensure a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience for swimmers of all ages.
Build Lifesaving Skills: Maintain a rescue-ready posture while gaining valuable safety and first-aid experience.
Be Part of a Team: Join a mission-driven organization committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Enjoy Y Benefits: Free Y membership, program discounts, and opportunities for lifeguard training and certification renewal.
What You'll Do:
Monitor pool areas to ensure a safe swimming environment.
Enforce safety policies and respond swiftly to emergencies.
Perform rescues, first aid, and CPR as needed.
Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks.
Engage with members, providing a welcoming and helpful presence.
Attend trainings and maintain certification to stay rescue ready.

Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years old (subject to state and local restrictions).
• Current Lifeguard Certification.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to stay alert, respond quickly, and perform water rescues.
• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
• Ability to stand, walk, swim, and perform rescues as needed.
• Remain alert and attentive at all times.
• Hear, see, and communicate clearly in a pool environment.
• Lift and move up to 50 lbs. as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool areas to ensure a safe swimming environment.
• Enforce safety policies and respond swiftly to emergencies.
• Perform rescues, first aid, and CPR as needed.
• Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Engage with members, providing a welcoming and helpful presence.
• Attend trainings and maintain certification to stay rescue ready.

Benefits

• Free Y membership
• Program discounts
• Opportunities for lifeguard training and certification renewal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees