Lifeguard (Mid-Day/Evenings) - Desert Foothills Family YMCA

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LIFEGUARD:

• Learn valuable lifesaving skills in a leadership role.
• Ensure safety of all members and participants in and around the pool.
• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area; including all levels of the water and surrounding areas.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A LIFEGUARD:

• Minimum age of 15.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Communicate with others immediately when responding to an incident or an emergency.
• Ability to think in the abstract, solve problems, and make quick decisions under stress.
• Have adequate memory skills to be able to retain and apply lifeguard training knowledge.
• Ability to effectively communicate information with members, peers, and supervisors.
• Must be observant, safety conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Staff Membership
• Discounted Family Membership
• Employee Program Rewards and Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

At the Valley of the Sun YMCA, we are a Beacon in the Desert and serving as Centers for Community Well-Being, where children, families, staff, and communities can thrive. Guided by our mission and values, we create welcoming environments that promote health, belonging, and opportunity for all. Through our commitment to Be Well, Do Good, Lead Change, we prioritize safety, well-being, and excellence; strengthen communities through meaningful relationships and service; and embrace innovation, learning, and leadership to create lasting impact for future generations. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined in our pursuit of stronger children, stronger families, and stronger communities.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.