Lifeguard

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)