About the role
Description
- Do you have an interest in Aquatics or Emergency Services?
- Want to learn how to save lives around the water?
- Are you a swimming enthusiast? Are you 16 or older?
- Become a Lifeguard at the YMCA!
Why Should you apply?
Free Household Gym Membership
Free Group Fitness Classes
Free Pool Access
Program Discounts
Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
Build your Resume
Work with your friends
Engage with your community
Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability
What would you be doing?
Acting as a First Responder
- Using your training to perform rescues in and around the pool
- Keeping your skills fresh with Inservice Training and Drills
- Educating members/guests on pool rules and safety
- Being a positive role model for youths in your community
Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards
Requirements
- What do you need to qualify?
- Be at least 15 years old
- Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification*
- Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification*
- Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
- Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
- Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
- *Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available!
Red Cross Lifeguard Prerequisite Skills
- 300 yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water)
- 2 minutes treading water legs only (no hands)
- Brick rescue within 1 minute 40 seconds (without the use of goggles, swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve 10lb object, return to starting point on back with both hands on brick, exit without using ladder or steps)