Lead Lifeguard - Phifer

About the role

This role serves as both the Opening Lead Lifeguard, welcoming members and preparing the facility for a safe start at 600 AM, and the Closing Lead Lifeguard, ensuring a smooth and secure close each evening at 730 PM. Working alongside the Aquatics Coordinator, you'll play a key leadership role in delivering exceptional member experiences, supporting staff, and keeping daily operations running at their very best.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support lifeguard staff, ensuring proper coverage, adherence to safety protocols, and professional conduct
• Act as the on-deck lead, assisting with incident response, emergency situations, and enforcing facility policies
• Monitor pool operations, ensuring compliance with YMCA and local health and safety standards
• Aid in in-service training sessions, skill evaluations, and ongoing development for lifeguards
• Perform advanced water rescues and provide leadership in emergency response situations as needed
• Conduct daily safety checks of the pool, equipment, and surrounding areas to ensure a safe environment
• Communicate effectively with members, guests, and staff, handling concerns and ensuring a positive experience
• Support the Aquatics Director in scheduling, record-keeping, and operational duties as assigned
• Mentor and assist in onboarding new lifeguards, fostering a strong and cohesive team
• Uphold and promote the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility

Requirements

• Tolerate background noise, meet a 25-decibel hearing threshold, and use hearing aids without interruption
• Remain alert, meet strength requirements, observe assigned areas, and use corrective eyewear without disruption
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
• Minimum 3 years lifeguarding experience and demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of water safety practices, emergency response, and lifeguard training techniques
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to enforce policies while maintaining positive relationships
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities in high-pressure situations
• Familiarity with pool operations, risk management, and aquatic facility maintenance
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Passion for aquatic safety, leadership, and team development

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include previous experience in a lead lifeguard role, supervisory experience, and completion of required trainings within 9 and 6 months of employment respectively
• Must obtain YMCA Lifeguard Instructor and P.O.O.L. certification within 9 and 6 months of employment respectively
• Complete I Create Loyalty Training within 30 days of hire

Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Emergency Response
• Water Safety
• Pool Operations
• Risk Management

Benefits

• Professional, mature image
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Contribution

Pay

USD $12.00 - USD $14.00 /Hr.

Schedule

Summer seasonal positions typically work from May through September. Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.