Lifeguard

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 maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that promotes the general safety of all swimmers. 

Shifts Available:

Seasonal: Monday - Friday 10:00am-3:00pm
Monday - Friday 11:00am-3:00pm
All year around: Monday - Friday 6:30am-10:30am /  5pm-8:30pm
Sat & Sunday 9:00am-1:00pm

• Maintain constant surveillance of pool area using systematic scanning techniques while maintaining a rescue ready position.
• Responding to emergencies and rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning
  Performing first aid procedures
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Develop and maintain a culture and emphasis on first-class customer service with the staff.  Respond to user, parent, and/or customer complaints, questions, issues, or inquiries promptly.
• Maintain developmental assets and core values emphasis in all program areas. 
• Maintain and expand training skills and credentials for the benefit of the organization as a whole, and the YMCA Movement. 

• 16 years of age or older
• Completion of lifeguard training
• Strong attention to detail required as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with many interruptions, handling multiple tasks in a calm and responsible way, always affirming the member (e.g., scan and smile, nod, wave while answering the phone, if alone).
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, and the desire to work with all ages, especially children
• Must be able to show initiative in the absence of supervision
• Must be able to visually see all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility
• Must be able to adequately hear noises and distinguish distress signals 

• YMCA Membership
• Discounted Programs
• 12% Employer Retirement Contribution
• Paid Sick Time