Lifeguard
YMCA Swim School takes a safety-first approach, focusing on small class sizes, boosting confidence in the water, building student/instructor relationships, and allowing each student to progress at their own pace. Our lessons develop aquatic readiness, engage in underwater exploration, and teach children important water safety skills.
Lifeguard:
- Responsible for active surveillance of the pool area - maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas
- Create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement
- Maintain knowledge of all emergency procedures and respond to emergencies immediately
- Keep the pool and pool areas clean and clear of any potential hazards, and assure the pool is never left unattended
- At least 15 years old
- Certifications: CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid
- Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
- Commitment to supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment
Benefits
- All employees receive a free YMCA membership!
- 12% Retirement Plan - The YMCA will automatically contribute an additional 12% of the eligible employee's monthly income into their YMCA Retirement Plan when the following requirements are met:
- The employee has been employed with the YMCA for 2 years
- The employee has worked 1,000 hours during each of any two 12-month periods
- The employee is 21 years of age or older