Lifeguard-In Training (Evenings/Weekends)

Lifeguard-In Training (Age 15+) | Maplewood YMCA Community Center | $13.92 per hour | Paid Training & Certification | Part-Time (Evenings + Weekends)

At a glance:
We are seeking Lifeguards (In-Training), age 15+. Paid training + Lifeguard certification! Flexible schedule, free Y membership, and more with this fun role at the Y!

Must be an experienced swimmer with the ability to pass a swim skills assessment.

Schedule:

• Part-Time
• Weeknight evenings: Typically, 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Two or three-hour shifts available.
  
• Weekends: Openers begin at 7:00am; closers end at 5:00pm. Two, three, or four-hour shifts available.
  
  

Pay:
The salary for this position is $13.92 hourly (in-training rate). Once certified, team members will transition to the Lifeguard role with a salary of $16.50 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status

1. Job Summary:
This Lifeguard (In-Training) will shadow certified lifeguards while working to obtain required certification up to but no longer than 90 days of hire date. The incumbent will provide excellent customer service in a safe, enjoyable, and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and satisfaction in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures.

2. Essential Functions:

• Shadow and assist lifeguards and learn programming and emergency procedures.
• Know, understand, and consistently communicate policies and procedures for the pool, body of water and whirlpool.
  
  

3. Relationships:
This position reports to the Aquatics Supervisor who reports to Senior Aquatics Management. The incumbent interacts regularly with their supervisor, staff, volunteers, and participants.

4. Qualifications:

Required

• Minimum age of 15.
• Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of swimmers.
• Demonstrated ability to swim in shallow and deep water, and tread water (Stage 5 level swimming skill) or physically able to perform all skills required for a lifeguard.
• Dedicated to member safety and the mission and philosophy of the YMCA
  
  

5. Work Conditions:

• Must remain in the pool area at all times.
• Ability to support child or adult body weight in the water.
• Must be able to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and remedy hazardous/dangerous situations.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
• Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time in a warm pool environment.
  
  

6. Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking directions from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association’s success.