Glenwood Aquatics Center/Mills County Summer Lifeguard

Metroymca; Glenwood (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Summer Lifeguards for the Glenwood Aquatic Center. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant recreational environment while ensuring safety and enjoyment for all patrons. As a Lifeguard, you will be responsible for maintaining a secure atmosphere, responding to emergencies, and engaging with the community. With flexible scheduling, training opportunities, and a supportive team, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact this summer. Join us and be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to youth development and healthy living!

Benefits

Free YMCA membership

Flexible schedule

Tuition discounts

Training and development

Employer-paid retirement contribution

Flexible work attire

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old and maintain lifeguard certification.
• Ability to work independently and relate to diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active surveillance of the pool and enforce safety rules.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Lifeguard skills

Emergency response

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Lifeguard certification

BLS and first aid certification

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Glenwood Aquatics Center/Mills County Summer Lifeguard

Summer Lifeguard Mills County YMCA, Glenwood, IA, US

28 days ago Requisition ID: 3363

Salary Range: $13.50 To $14.16 Hourly

SUMMER LIFEGUARDS FOR GLENWOOD AQUATIC CENTER!

Lifeguard Training Course Dates as follows:

1. Course 1: March 7th-9th
2. Course 2: May 16th-18th

Note: Other course options available outside of Glenwood.

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED! Course registration required at interview.

So many perks & benefits: Enjoy a flexible schedule, work with great people, make a difference in our community, free YMCA membership, locations across the metro, tuition discounts, flexible work attire, training & development!

BENEFITS:

• We pay for your training! American Red Cross Lifeguard Training including CPR for the Professional Rescuer provided by the YMCA.
• Free individual YMCA membership.
• Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you!
• YMCA program & childcare discounts.
• Flexible work attire – Y shirts provided & you choose your style.
• Tuition discounts, training & development, & opportunities to advance.
• 100% employer-paid retirement contribution of 12% of earnings – no employee match or contribution required (after meeting eligibility requirements).
• Enjoy a flexible schedule, work with great people, & make a difference in our community!

SUMMER POSITION DETAILS:

Summer Lifeguards must be willing and able to work both inside at the YMCA and outdoors at the Glenwood Aquatic Center. Must be lifeguard certified prior to beginning work. Application will close April 30th, 2024. This position does include evening and weekend work throughout the season.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Lifeguards create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
2. Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
3. Enforces all pool rules and regulations promptly and professionally; notifies the appropriate staff member of any inappropriate behavior.
4. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, guidelines, and program standards for the pool and aquatics area.
5. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the health department code.
6. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
7. Assists with the general maintenance and upkeep of the aquatics facility.
8. Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
9. Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants.
10. Actively participates in department and branch meetings and/or trainings.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

• Leader
• Inclusion
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Functional Expertise
• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 15 years of age.
2. Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
3. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
4. Ability to work independently with attention to detail required.
5. Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent certification and BLS, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration (provided by YMCA, if needed).
6. Complete before first shift: YMCA cause & culture training; Aquatics-specific training; all required abuse prevention trainings.
7. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check.
8. Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training.
9. Report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and adhere to mandated abuse reporting and responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.

Recreational environment; aquatics facility. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee must physically perform all skills of a lifeguard including but not limited to hearing noises & distress signals; seeing and observing all of assigned zone; and is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch and remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.

Intermittent use of pool to respond to safety needs and participate in in-service training.

Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions required.

The YMCA of Greater Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer