Lifeguard

Are you passionate about safety and eager to make a difference? Join our team at the YMCA of Southern Maine as a Lifeguard

Now Hiring Lifeguards for the following shifts:

• Monday-Friday, 6am-10am or 8am-12pm
• Monday-Friday, 4pm-8pm
• Saturday, 8am-12pm, 12pm-4pm
• Sunday, 9am-2pm.

About the Role:

As a Lifeguard, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our pool environment. Under the guidance of the Aquatics Director, you’ll supervise pool activities, prevent accidents, respond to emergencies, and provide CPR and first aid as needed

What We Offer:

• No Experience? No Problem We provide free Lifeguard Certification if you commit to working with us for at least 12 weeks.
• Flexible Hours: We’re open to candidates who can work any hours of operation or fill in as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety & Supervision: Monitor the pool area to prevent accidents and enforce safety rules. Perform water chemistry tests and take corrective actions as needed.
• Programming Support: Follow Association protocols and State guidelines while supporting pool programming and other duties.
• Relationship Building: Develop positive relationships within the Y and support our mission and impact.
• Operations: Maintain rescue readiness, vigilantly scan the pool area, and ensure non-swimmer safety.
• Mission Advancement: Advocate for the Y and promote our annual campaign.

Requirements:

• Age: 16 years or older.
• Certifications: Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Basic First Aid.
• Other: Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally. Criminal background check required (YMCA covers this cost).

Compensation:

• Salary: $16.00 - $17.00/hour, based on experience.

If you're ready to develop your skills, grow professionally, and be part of a meaningful mission, we’d love to hear from you

Apply Today and Join Us in Making a Difference

We commit to inclusion in our mission and in our hiring practices by promising to make the Y open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or financial circumstances, without discrimination.

The Y is filled with passionate leaders, thinkers and doers. Whether a camp counselor, program director or fitness instructor, we all share a common goal to serve and make our community healthier, happier and stronger.

We look for people who will show up as their whole self because we value diversity and inclusion, as well as people who enjoy working on a team and with the public. If you can see yourself at the Y, please read on

• Free membership
• FREE Training
• YMCA-subsidized medical, dental, and vision, plus YMCA-funded HRA (FT & PT30).
• Generous program discounts (including childcare and camp)
• Meaningful assistance programs like mentoring and retirement (403(b) and Y Retirement).
• Training, certification and advancement opportunities.