Lead Lifeguard (shifts 5:15a-11:15a | 1:45p-8:15p)

Position Summary

Provides Leadership in maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool(s), on the pool deck(s) and in surrounding areas. During assigned shift, creates a safe and positive atmosphere promoting member safety and engagement, youth development and healthy living in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Qualifications

  • All candidates must successfully pass the following swim, with no breaks or pauses in between, to be considered.
  • In Line Stabilization
  • Tread water 2 minutes (no hands)
  • If a candidate already has a Lifeguard certification, a skills evaluation will be completed on the following skills, in addition the swim assessment, to be considered.
  • In Line Stabilization
  • Language Skills: Ability to read, interpret, retain and teach safety rules, maintenance instructions and aquatics education manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of children, parents, members and other staff, as well as one-on-one situations.
  • Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense, understanding and sound judgment to carry out instructions in written, verbal or diagram form, including assisting with curriculum learning. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Most work will be completed in an outdoor environment.
  • Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Most work will be completed in an outdoor environment.
  • Travel Travel is primarily local between assigned centers during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
  • The YMCA of Greater Houston provides Equal Employment Opportunities for employment to all employees and applicants, including disability and protected veteran status.