Lifeguard
About The Position
The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking experienced, friendly, and high-energy Lifeguards to maintain a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Morning shifts are currently available. The role requires vigilance, a safety-minded approach, the ability to perform skills required for certifications, and verbal communication with the public and staff. Lifeguards attend weekly staff in-service trainings, build member relations, maintain equipment, and keep the work area clean. They are responsible for finding a substitute when needed and reporting substitutions to the Aquatics Coordinator or Director. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, demonstrate swimming ability, and hold the listed lifeguard and safety certifications. Applicants must also pass reference checks, a criminal history background check, a sex offender check, and a pre-employment drug screen. The YMCA offers a $260 bonus for new staff and a free family membership to the YMCA of Central Texas. The pay rate is $15.00 to $19.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Hold YMCA or ARC Lifeguard Training certification.
- Hold CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification from ASHI or ARC.
- Hold First Aid certification from ASHI or ARC.
- Hold Oxygen Administration certification from ASHI or ARC.
- Demonstrate swimming ability.
- Pass reference checks, a criminal history background check, a sex offender check, and a pre-employment drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Classes for the required certifications are available at local YMCAs.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
- Perform the skills required for certifications.
- Verbally communicate with the public and staff.
- Attend weekly staff in-service trainings.
- Find a substitute when needed and report substitutions to the Aquatics Coordinator or Director.
- Build member relations.
- Maintain equipment and keep the area clean.
Benefits
- $260 bonus for new staff.
- Free family membership to the YMCA of Central Texas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
