Lifeguard

The Save Lives, Gain Skills Place
Join the Y’s lifeguard team and be part of creating a community where water safety brings people together and saves lives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The lifeguard is responsible for the safety of all patrons in and around the pool area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a role model to members and Y staff and live the mission, vision and values of the YMCA movement.
• Ensure safety of all participants by following aquatics best practices.
• Adhere to and enforce aquatic rules and procedures consistently and fairly.
• Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas to incumbent's lifeguard certification.
• Wear rescue pack and tube at all times while on duty.
• Must attend monthly In-Service trainings.
• Maintain cleanliness of pool area when not performing primary duties.
• Accurately record and submit incident reports as required.
• Adherence to all policies and procedures of the Ann Arbor YMCA.
• Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
• Read and respond to all YMCA communications.

Our Culture:

Every day and in everything we do, we strive to create a culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing and determined for all our staff, members, program participants and volunteers.

Make this place your place for building a career with a purpose.