Lifeguard

DeKalb Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership

Program discounts

Training & development

Job summary

The YMCA of Central KY is hiring a Full-Time Lifeguard at the C.M. Gatton Beaumont Family YMCA. The role includes supervising the pool area, ensuring safety, and providing first response in emergencies while delivering friendly service to members.

Requirements include being 18+, current Lifeguard, First Aid, Basic Life Support, and Oxygen certifications, plus excellent swimming abilities. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and includes a free city-wide YMCA

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current Lifeguard, First Aid, Basic Life Support and Oxygen certifications.
• Excellent swimming skills and a varied aquatic background.

Responsibilities

• Safety & prevention: prevent accidents both in the water and on the pool deck.
• Emergency response: provide immediate rescue and first aid as needed.
• Area control: maintain pool area and enforce rules consistently.
• Maintenance: daily deck cleaning, skimming, and equipment checks.
• Customer service: greet members and answer questions on-site.
• Professionalism: wear uniform and name tag; carry a whistle.
• Reporting: file accurate incident/accident reports when needed.
• Training: attend staff meetings and in-service training.

Skills

Swim proficiency

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

• Base Pay $11.00 / Hour
• Job Category Aquatics
• Employee Type NonExempt FT
• Manage Others No

Contact information

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• Email [e-mail]

Description

Full-Time Lifeguard

The YMCA of Central KY is looking for dedicated and experienced full-time lifeguards to join our team across all branches. Do you love aquatics? Are you interested in making a positive difference in the community? Join us and build a safer environment for our members while enjoying a free city-wide YMCA membership.

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: C.M. Gatton Beaumont Family YMCA

General Function

The Full-Time Lifeguard provides complete oversight and a sense of control over the entire pool area, ensuring the safety of all members and guests. As the first source of emergency care in the event of an accident, you will maintain a safe, welcoming, and orderly environment. Time will also be spent performing routine maintenance duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current and valid certifications in:
  • Lifeguard Certification
  • First Aid
  • Basic Life Support
  • Oxygen
• Excellent swimming skills and a varied aquatic background.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety & Prevention: Prevent accidents both in the water and on the pool deck.
• Emergency Response: Provide immediate rescue and emergency assistance in the event of an accident.
• Area Control: Maintain control of the entire pool area at all times and enforce pool rules fairly and consistently.
• Maintenance: Perform daily and nightly maintenance duties, including picking up litter, washing the pool deck, surface skimming, and keeping the deck clear of obstructions.
• Customer Service: Act as a friendly first point of contact, answering general YMCA questions for members.
• Professionalism: Wear the required staff uniform and name tag while on duty, and keep a whistle on you at all times.
• Reporting: Complete accurate incident and accident reports for any issue, no matter how minor.
• Teamwork & Training: Attend all scheduled staff meetings and in-service training sessions set by the Aquatic Director.
• Mission Alignment: Promote an environment that supports the YMCA’s mission and core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• FREE city-wide YMCA membership
• Discounted YMCA program fees
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities