Lifeguard - Days
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and safety-conscious Aquatic Safety Professional to join our team at the YMCA of the USA. As a Lifeguard, you will be responsible for supervising the aquatics area to prevent accidents, assist swimmers, and respond to emergencies.
Key Responsibilities:- Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area/body of water, know/review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately.
- Perform first aid when necessary and complete appropriate incident/accident reports.
- Know, understand, and consistently communicate policies and guidelines for the pool, body of water and whirlpool.
- Attend monthly in-service trainings.
- Minimum age of 18 preferred (limited shifts available for ages 15 and above).
- Experience swimming - we will train Lifeguarding and rescue techniques.
- Work with diverse kids and families in a group setting.
- Monday-Saturday, 5:00am - 10:00pm with flexibility when needs change.
- YMCA of the North membership.
- YMCA Program Discounts for your family.
The YMCA Lifeguard aquatics role offers career development, a great mission to get behind, and is a FUN environment. If you want to make a positive impact on children, the aquatics lifeguard role is the adventure for you. The aquatics lifeguard is a hero through inspecting pool equipment and calmly responding to emergencies.
The incumbent will create a safe, enjoyable and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and satisfaction in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures. The Lifeguard will oversee multiple activities including but not limited to open swim, water exercise, swim lessons, and lap swimming.
We value and respect diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all. The YMCA of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization.
