2026 Lifeguard

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Lifeguard at the FOOTHILLS AREA YMCA creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Models the core values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility; implements character development and the YMCA core values in all programs and all aspects of center operations.
• Submits a minimum of 15 hours of availability per week
• Continuously scans the entire pool within 10-20 seconds, and ensures safe conditions. Lifeguards should not do secondary duties while responsible for scanning.
• Enforces all posted rules and all rules that are required to ensure the safety of all participants.
• Maintains a high level of alertness at all times.
• Completes 2 hours of in-service training every month.
• Participates in ongoing training held during operational hours ( manikin drops, live drills, pool safety checks, CPR checks).
• Wears a whistle, hip pack with resuscitation mask, and YMCA Lifeguard shirt at all times while on duty, wears a rescue tube and Walkie-Talkie while on surveillance duty.
• Ensures that the pool deck is free of hazards and clutter and performs all duties assigned by Aquatics Director including routine maintenance and cleaning.
• Tests pool chemical levels and corrects changes or reports changes to a supervisor immediately.
• Fills out all Y accident and incident reports thoroughly and turns them in to Aquatics Director.
• Maintains and enforces the pool schedule and encourages members to share pool space.
• Notifies appropriate staff of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.
• Participates in special events within the Aquatics Department as well as events facility-wide.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Influence: Employs influence strategies that engage, inspire, and build commitment to position and overall Y goals
• Communication: Listens and expresses ideas effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience
• Decision Making: Integrates logic, intuition, and sound judgment to analyze information to identify greatest opportunities, make sound decisions, and solve problems
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills