Lifeguard (Southwest)

Why Your Role Matters

As a Lifeguard, you play a key role in making sure everyone feels safe and

confident in the water. Your focus and quick response help create a secure

environment where members can learn, improve, and enjoy their time in the pool.

By staying alert and following safety protocols, you help minimize risks and

ensure a positive experience for all. Your role isn't just about watching the

water--it's about building a community where everyone can thrive.

We're hiring Lifeguards at multiple locations! We're looking for candidates with

all availability who can work 15-28 hours per week. This is a meaningful

opportunity to build skills, make a positive impact, and be part of a great

team--plus, you'll receive a free YMCA membership! Apply today!

How You Make an Impact

• Proactively monitor pool areas and enforce safety rules to prevent accidents,

creating a secure space where members can enjoy the water with confidence.

• React to emergencies with appropriate first aid and CPR, aiming for positive

outcomes, ensuring that every member feels safe and supported.

• Identify and resolve potential hazards immediately, preventing accidents and

fostering a worry-free environment for all users.

• Regularly inspect pool equipment and facilities, reporting any issues to

ensure everything is in working order, which supports a seamless and

enjoyable experience for all members.

• Inform members about pool rules and safety procedures, encouraging compliance

and helping them feel secure while engaging in water-based activities.

• Help with swim lessons and aquatics programs, playing an active role in

members' skill development and contributing to positive program outcomes.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pool area and locker rooms,

ensuring a pleasant, hygienic space where members can relax and enjoy their

time.

• Attend all required trainings and staff meetings to stay up-to-date with

safety procedures and best practices, improving your skills and enhancing

your impact.

• Demonstrate YMCA's purpose and values in all interactions, helping to create

a culture of respect, care, and community.

• Serve as an ambassador for the organization, sharing the Y's work and culture

with members, peers, and guests and fostering a sense of belonging.

• Assist with any other tasks as assigned, contributing to the overall success

and positive atmosphere of the YMCA.

What You Bring to the Y

• Must be at a minimum of 16 years old.
• Hold a valid lifeguard certification from either the YMCA or the Red Cross,

including certifications in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen administration.

• Excellent swimming skills, ability to perform rescue techniques and endurance

maintenance.

• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure

situations.

• You have a growth mindset - You quickly learn from failure and value feedback

in an effort to continuously improve.

• You are a team player--You are a team player with a positive,

service-oriented attitude and can work well with others.

• You communicate effectively - You listen for understanding and meaning. You

speak and write effectively.

• You are customer-focused -- You build good customer relationships and deliver

customer-centric solutions.

• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging - You leverage people's

differences as strengths.

Physical Requirements:

The role requires comfort working in a pool environment, with exposure to water,

chlorine, and varying temperatures. Lifeguards must be able to stand, walk,

swim, and remain alert for extended periods. The position involves hearing and

distinguishing distress signals, visually scanning all areas of the pool, and

responding quickly to emergencies. Additionally, it requires lifting and moving

equipment, children, and performing other physical tasks related to pool

supervision and instruction. Effective verbal communication, including

projecting your voice across distances in both normal and noisy conditions, is

essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform essential functions.