Lifeguard -- Shades Valley YMCA
About The Position
The YMCA Lifeguard maintains 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 a clean and hazard-free pool area, assisting members and guests, collaborating with aquatics leadership, and completing facility opening, closing, and daily operational tasks. This is a part-time position at the Shades Valley YMCA in Homewood, Alabama. The role offers an energetic team environment and opportunities to build lifesaving, customer service, and leadership skills while contributing to the YMCA’s community mission.
Requirements
- Must be at least 15 years old.
- Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, including CPR/AED and First Aid, or willingness and ability to obtain certification through YMCA-sponsored lifeguard training before employment.
- Ability to swim 300 yards continuously.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- 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.
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Arrive on time and prepared for every shift.
- Maintain constant vigilance and proactively identify safety concerns.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional aquatic facility.
- Deliver exceptional service to every member and guest.
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 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.
- Follow YMCA safety policies, emergency procedures, and aquatic standards.
- Participate in required trainings and team meetings.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
