Aquatics Lifeguard

We will train and certify you! We can facilitate the Lifeguard certification process if you don’t have the required certifications.

About the role

This is an on-site position. Lifeguards need to have a keen eye for safety and set the tone for a safe environment for kids and families. They play a key role in supporting our safety standards—in the water and on the deck—as a first responder in emergencies, maintaining safety equipment, and serving on an engaged and dynamic team. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck, and surrounding areas
• Prevents accidents by maintaining constant observation of the pool area, enforcing health and safety rules, and maintaining emergency readiness
• May perform duties related to opening or closing the pool
• Rescues distressed persons and examines injured persons
• Administers first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training, rescue techniques, medical supplies, and equipment
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available, as needed, and promptly reports any problems
• Provides great customer service to members, program participants, and guests at all times
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required
• Performs poolside chemical testing
• Sets up and stores equipment for recreational swims
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older for part-time and 18 years of age or older for full-time
• Current lifeguard certification from a recognized organization (e.g., Red Cross) *
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications *
• Current Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification *
• Strong swimming abilities
• Must be observant and able to react calmly, quickly, and with good judgment in an emergency
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
• Ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire

We can facilitate the certification process if you are not yet certified. Please apply if you are interested!

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs (25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff)

Some benefits only available to full-time staff.

Pay

Hiring range: $21.30 - $23.00/hour (DOE)

You'll be a great fit if you

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment
• Are very adaptable
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet
• Truly enjoy being of service to people
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all