Junior Lifeguard

Ymcanoco; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Program discounts

Retirement benefits 12%

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Sick Time

Taxable childcare benefits

Job summary

Johnstown YMCA in Johnstown, CO is seeking junior lifeguards to join our safety team and contribute to a welcoming, safe aquatic environment for all participants.

As a junior guard, you will assist in keeping the pool area safe, test water quality, perform basic maintenance, and support senior guards during programming. Must be 15 or older; bilingual skills are a plus with a 10% differential for Spanish/English fluency.

Qualifications

• YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
• Oxygen Administration certification.
• Maintain certification readiness per YMCA standards.
• Lifeguard skills demonstrated per YMCA requirements.
• Minimum age 15 (16 for lifeguard posts).

Responsibilities

• Support safety of members and guests in and around the pool.
• Assist senior lifeguards as needed and respond as second responder.
• Perform pool maintenance and water testing to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Interact positively with members, staff, families and children.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

First Aid

CPR/AED

Oxygen Administration

Education

Minimum age 15/16

Job description

Junior Lifeguard# Junior LifeguardJohnstown YMCA - Johnstown, CO 80534## OverviewSalary Range$15.16 - $15.16 HourlyPosition TypePart TimeCategoryNonprofit - Social Services## DescriptionAll branches of the YMCA of Northern Colorado are seeking junior lifeguards. Junior Lifeguards are a valued part of our safety team serving as second responder and working in conjunction with more senior guards. Our YMCAs offer memberships, fitness programs, youth sports, aquatics programs, social opportunities, and early childhood education for the Northern Front Range. We offer a +10% differential for bilingual staff who test as fluent in Spanish and English.* Hours: Monday-Sunday 5am - 8:45pm* Must be available on weekendsIf you are not a certified lifeguard, please check out our lifeguard classes at https://www.ymcanoco.org/lifeguard-cpr-certification/lifeguarding. **Responsibilities:*** Advocate for the safety and wellbeing of our members and guests, and keep our Y's pool a friendly, welcoming environment for all to play, learn and build confidence in the water.* Ensure the safety of participants while they are in or near the pool or hot tub.* General maintenance and cleanliness of the pool, water testing and general problem-solving.* Relate positively to a variety of people including other staff, members, program participants, and children.* Other duties as assigned.**Benefits:*** (10+ hours/week) Free Family Membership* (10+ hours/week) Program discounts* Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met* Employee Assistance Program* Paid Sick Time*Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly.**Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.*## Qualifications* Minimum age of 15. Look for our Lifeguard posts if you are 16.* Current YMCA Lifeguard, Red Cross Lifeguard, or equivalent certification.* Current First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and Oxygen Administration certification.* Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.* Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.