Lifeguard

YMCA OF SOUTHERN NEVADA • Las Vegas, NV

1d • $13 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for year-round lifeguards to join our team! Not yet lifeguard certified? No problem! Apply today, then email [email protected] to learn how to register for a certification course. This is a part-time in person position for morning and mid-day shifts at the Centennial Hills YMCA (6601 N Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas) and mid-day shifts at the Durango Hills YMCA (3521 North Durango Drive, Las Vegas).

Requirements

• Highschool diploma or GED, or degree in progress.
• Minimum of three months’ relevant experience or training.
• Must successfully pass a water test consisting of lifeguard strokes and general rescue skills.
• Must be 15 years of age or older.
• Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer (includes AED), First Aid, and O2 Certifications
• All certifications can be obtained through the YMCA after applying.

Responsibilities

• Enforce aquatic safety and maintenance standards and guidelines.
• Monitor all activities in the aquatic area. Assure the safety of members and guests as the single overriding objective.
• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly or by following provided plans.
• Maintain attendance and skill accomplishment records.
• Promote association programs and objectives as well as the national goals of the YMCA, including character development.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Maintain needed aquatic certifications.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Report essential abuse risk management information to their supervisor, executive director, or human resources.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 10% Retirement Contribution and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
• Free YMCA Family Membership and discounts on all programs
• Join a supportive team and an organization recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace
• Make a meaningful impact in your community
• Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.

What This Job Offers

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