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About the Role

As a Summer Lifeguard, your role is essential in ensuring every member feels confident, safe, and supported while enjoying water activities throughout the summer. You help create a positive and secure environment where individuals can focus on building their skills and enjoying their time in the pool.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor pool areas and enforce safety rules to prevent accidents.
• React to emergencies with appropriate first aid and CPR.
• Identify and resolve potential hazards immediately.
• Regularly inspect pool equipment and facilities, reporting any issues.
• Inform members about pool rules and safety procedures.
• Help with swim lessons and aquatics programs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pool area and locker rooms.
• Attend all required trainings and staff meetings.
• Demonstrate YMCA's purpose and values in all interactions.
• Serve as an ambassador for the organization.
• Assist with any other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at a minimum of 16 years old.
• Hold a current lifeguard certification, including CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration.
• Willingness to cross over to the YMCA Lifeguard certification (provided by us).
• Excellent swimming skills, ability to perform rescue techniques, and endurance maintenance.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations.
• Growth Mindset: Learn and improve to better serve members and the mission.
• Team Player: Work collaboratively with others and support a positive team environment.
• Communicates Effectively: Listen actively and communicate clearly with members and peers.
• Customer Focused: Anticipates needs and ensures quality, member-centered service.
• Fosters Belonging: Ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and included.
• Comfort working in a pool environment, with exposure to water, chlorine, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to stand, walk, swim, and remain alert for extended periods.
• Ability to hear and distinguish distress signals.
• Ability to visually scan all areas of the pool and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Ability to lift and move equipment, children, and perform other physical tasks related to pool supervision and instruction.
• Effective verbal communication, including projecting your voice across distances in both normal and noisy conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Skills

• First Aid
• CPR/AED
• Oxygen Administration
• Lifeguard certification
• Swimming skills
• Rescue techniques
• Endurance maintenance
• Calmness under pressure
• Collaboration
• Active listening
• Clear communication
• Anticipating needs
• Member-centered service
• Fostering inclusion

Work Type

• Seasonal
• Full availability strongly preferred

Experience Level

• Experience as part of a swim team, swim instructor, or lifeguard is preferred.

About the Company

• The YMCA community fosters confidence in the water and supports a healthy, welcoming environment.