Shift Lead Guard

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Part-Time Shift Lead Lifeguard provides leadership during assigned aquatic shifts, helping ensure a safe, welcoming, and well-supervised environment for members, guests, and staff. Alongside lifeguarding duties, the Shift Lead serves as the on-duty leader, supports daily operations, mentors lifeguards, responds to emergencies, and ensures YMCA policies and procedures are followed. The role models the YMCA’s values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility while promoting safety, teamwork, and exceptional member service.

The YMCA of Metro Denver describes its direction as Elevate Lives and Rise Together, grounded in its mission and the global YMCA movement. The position works in indoor and/or outdoor aquatic facilities and may involve evenings, weekends, holidays, and early mornings.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Hold current American Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguarding certification.
• Hold current CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration certifications.
• Have at least one year of lifeguarding experience.
• Demonstrate leadership and communication skills.
• Remain calm and make sound decisions during emergencies.
• Successfully complete the required background check.
• Be able to swim continuously and perform all required lifeguard skills.
• Be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb.
• Be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to perform physically demanding water rescues.
• Be able to hear distress signals and communicate clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Previous YMCA experience.
• Lifeguard Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated lead staff member during assigned shifts.
• Ensure proper staff coverage, break schedules, and rotation assignments.
• Conduct opening, closing, and shift-change procedures.
• Monitor pool operations for compliance with YMCA policies and safety standards.
• Report facility concerns, maintenance needs, incidents, and staffing issues to aquatics leadership.
• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool and surrounding areas.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies.
• Administer first aid, CPR, AED, and emergency oxygen as needed.
• Complete incident and accident reports accurately and promptly.
• Mentor lifeguards and support daily aquatic operations.

Benefits

• Health and vision care.
• Dental care.
• Retirement contribution options, including a 10% company contribution once eligibility is met.
• Paid time off.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Free membership program.
• Program discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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