Lifeguard Weekday Opening Shift -- Shades Valley YMCA

YMCA • Homewood, AL

4d • $14 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA Lifeguard helps maintain a safe, welcoming aquatic environment by supervising swimmers, enforcing pool rules, responding to emergencies, and providing lifesaving care when needed. The role also includes monitoring pool chemical levels, maintaining clean and hazard-free pool areas, assisting members and guests, collaborating with aquatics leadership, and completing facility opening, closing, and daily operational tasks.

This is a weekday opening shift at the Shades Valley YMCA in Homewood, Alabama, from 4:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The position is part-time and pays $14.00 per hour. Lifeguards are expected to follow YMCA safety policies and aquatic standards, attend required trainings and team meetings, provide excellent member service, and represent the YMCA professionally. The role offers an opportunity to develop lifesaving and leadership skills while contributing to community safety and the YMCA’s mission.

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 willingness and ability to obtain certification through YMCA-sponsored 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.
• Arrive on time and prepared for every shift.

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 to emergencies and provide appropriate lifesaving care.
• 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.
• Maintain vigilance and proactively identify safety concerns.
• Follow YMCA safety policies, emergency procedures, and aquatic standards.
• Participate in required trainings and team meetings.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional aquatic facility.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership for the employee and eligible household members.
• 50% discounts on many YMCA programs, including swim lessons, youth sports, childcare, and camps.
• Flexible scheduling to help balance work, school, and life.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the YMCA.

What This Job Offers

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