Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Lifeguard/Swim Instructor to join our team at the Buehler YMCA. As a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of our members and program participants while also teaching swimming lessons and promoting water safety.

• Provide exceptional customer service to members, program participants, and guests
• Supervise and guard the pool and aquatic facility, ensuring participants adhere to all YMCA aquatic guidelines and procedures
• Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary
• Perform water rescues, when necessary, using rescue techniques and equipment
• Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury
• Actively participate in obtaining further water safety certifications
• Attend all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership team

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must successfully complete the America Red Cross Lifeguard Certification training
• Must complete the YMCA's Lifeguard certification program or have current YMCA or American Red Cross certification and current First Aid, AED, CPR, and Oxygen Administration certifications
• Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person and meet other physical requirements required for job certification
• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations to assure the safety of all swimmers
• Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively
• Ability to meet physical requirements based on the job description: the YMCA will accommodate reasonable accommodations for persons with disability

• Paid Training and Free Lifeguard classes
• Complimentary Family YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
• Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
• Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund
• Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y