Lifeguard Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age preferred and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current American Red Cross lifeguard certification or ability to renew within 30 days of employment.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a lifeguard
• Proficient in swimming and safety skills
• Must demonstrate qualities of a leader and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly to an emergency.
• Maintain American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification every 2 years.
• Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year
• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to ensure the safety of all swimmers.
• Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively.
• Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person.
• Must be able to physically stand and sit for an extended period of time.
• Physically able to see, hear, and communicate clearly and be able to hear noises and distress signals in aquatic environment.
• Able to read, write and perform basic math to complete daily chemical logs.
• Swim with proficiency and endurance for possible rescues.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with members and staff using Listen First skills.

Responsibilities

• Practice preventative life guarding, maintaining constant surveillance of pool area.
• Serve as the on-deck and on-site leader during assigned shifts when the Aquatics Director and Assistant Aquatics Director are not present.
• Supervise lifeguards and other aquatics staff, ensuring compliance with YMCA policies, safety standards, and procedures. Enforce all pool rules and policies with members and participants.
• Run the pool deck and manage daily operations, including staff assignments, rotations, and overall shift performance. Support and follow YMCA policies and decisions and answer member questions about the YMCA and its programs.
• Oversee pool operations to ensure a safe, efficient, and positive environment for members and guests.
• Maintain proficiency in all Emergency Action Plans (EAP), first aid, CPR, and lifesaving techniques.
• Conduct regular safety checks of the pool area, equipment, and facility, address hazards, and maintenance concerns promptly.
• Lead scan drills and ensure staff preparedness for emergency situations.
• Oversee daily water quality testing and chemical levels, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor and address water quality or facility-related issues as they arise.
• Exhibit a professional attitude at all times, which includes wearing appropriate staff uniform.
• Instruct group and private swimming lessons as needed
• Assist in ensuring swimming lesson report cards are accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Assist in maintaining lesson rosters, swim lesson trackers, and report card supplies.
• Address guest concerns and complaints professionally, prioritizing safety and customer satisfaction. Make independent, sound operational decisions as the on-site leader to ensure YMCA standards are consistently met.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• FREE YMCA membership!!