Lifeguard Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Current YMCA/American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent.
• Current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Oxygen certification, or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete the facility’s Lifeguard test.
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
• Considerable swimming ability and skills in rescue work, resuscitation, and first aid.
• Must be able to perform a continuous swim of at least 200 yards; another section of the posting specifies 300 yards.
• Must be able to swim 25 yards, dive to a depth of 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick, and swim another 25 yards without using arms in under 1 minute 40 seconds.
• Must be able to perform American Red Cross/YMCA lifeguarding rescues at any time and react quickly and efficiently to emergencies.
• Must be able to maintain constant surveillance and concentration on the pool area for prolonged periods.
• Must be available for day shifts and able to accommodate a facility operating seven days a week.

Responsibilities

• Remain flexible to accommodate registration, departmental, and branch special events.
• Maintain safety as the first priority and support the personal safety and emotional wellbeing of staff, volunteers, members, and program participants.
• Remain alert and attentive to prevent accidents.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies and accidents in accordance with YMCA procedures.
• Maintain constant surveillance of the water and pool deck and help ensure a safe, positive environment.
• Enforce pool rules consistently, courteously, and fairly, and explain their purpose and need to family users.
• Administer first aid and CPR as required and complete the appropriate forms.
• Take and record chemical readings as scheduled.
• Assist with pool preparation and setup for the next shift, including handling equipment and pool chemicals.
• Build positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal communication.