Lifeguard

DeKalb Health; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Flexible schedule

Weekend/evening shifts

Job summary

The Lifeguard at the YMCA in New Hope, MN is responsible for supervising the aquatics area, ensuring safety, and providing a positive pool experience for all members. The role includes open swim, water exercise, swim lessons, and lap swimming, with emphasis on quick response to emergencies and strong customer service.

We offer a flexible schedule, weekend and evening shifts, and a free YMCA membership. Salary starts at $16.50 hourly, with compensation varying by experience and part-time status.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Current nationally accredited lifeguard certification.
• Current BLS/CPR + AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications.
• Oxygen Administration certification required within 45 days of hire.
• physically perform all lifesaving skills.
• Ability to recognize and respond to distressed swimmers and unsafe situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the aquatics area to prevent accidents and respond to emergencies.
• Assist swimmers and promote safe, enjoyable pool experiences.
• Maintain surveillance of pool, water exercise, and open swim activities.
• Complete incident/accident reports when needed.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures and participate in trainings.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR + AED

BLS

First Aid

Oxygen Administration

Communication

Situational awareness

Diversity and inclusion

Job description

• Location 7601 42nd Ave,New Hope, MN, 55427,United States
• Job Category Aquatics
• Employee Type Part-Time 1-19

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

The YMCA is seeking Certified Lifeguards keep swimmers safe, respond with confidence, and create a fun, positive pool experience for all. We offer flexible schedule, free Y membership and more with this fun role at the Y!

We are specifically looking for candidates who are available weekends and/ or weekday evenings.

The salary for this position starts at $16.50 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part‑time or full‑time status.

1. Job Summary:

The Lifeguard is responsible for supervising the aquatics area to prevent accidents, assist swimmers, and respond to emergencies. Create a safe, enjoyable and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and satisfaction in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures. The Lifeguard will oversee multiple activities including but not limited to open swim, water exercise, swim lessons, and lap swimming.

2. Essential Functions:

• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area/body of water, know/review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately.
• Perform first aid when necessary and complete appropriate incident/accident reports.
• Know, understand, and consistently communicate policies and guidelines for the pool, body of water and whirlpool.
• Attend monthly in-service trainings.

3. Relationships:

This position reports to the Aquatics Director/Aquatics Supervisor who reports to the Branch Community Leadership. The incumbent interacts regularly with their supervisor, staff, volunteers, and participants.

4. Qualifications:

Required

• Minimum age of 15.
• Current nationally accredited lifeguard certification (applicable for body of water being guarded).
• Current BLS/CPR + AED for the Professional Rescuer annually and First Aid certifications.
• Certification required within 45 days of hire: Oxygen Administration (cannot guard until certification is complete).
• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
• Detect noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere in the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize swimmers in need of assistance.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, respond and remedy unsafe situations.
• Ability to communicate with all ages and levels of swimmers
• Ability to work with diverse populations and ages.
• Dedicated to member safety and the mission and philosophy of the YMCA

5. Work Conditions:

• Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
• Must be able to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perceive, identify and respond to signs of distress.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
• Observe all areas of the pool with clear vision.
• Perform all needed rescues and survival skills.
• Be able to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue, including swimming quickly, supporting adult body weight while swimming as far as 50 feet, and removing adult body weight from the pool.
• Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.

6. Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association’s success.