Lifeguard

Raritan Bay Area YMCA Perth Amboy NJ; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local YMCA in New Jersey is seeking a part-time Lifeguard responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool and surrounding areas. Candidates must have Lifeguard Certification and experience in aquatics. Responsibilities include ensuring member safety, enforcing rules, and performing rescue procedures as necessary. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic Aquatics Center environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess current Lifeguard Certification.
• Experience in a swimming or aquatics environment is preferred.
• Current CPR/AED certification is required.
• Current Red Cross First Aid for the Professional Rescuer Certification.
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool and surrounding areas.
• Enforce pool rules and ensure safety of all members.
• Actively patrol the pool area and remain alert at all times.
• Respond to emergencies and follow rescue procedures as trained.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

Experience in swimming/aquatics

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification

First Aid for the Professional Rescuer Certification

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Red Cross First Aid for the Professional Rescuer

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Description

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is currently accepting applications for Lifeguards. This is a part-time on-site role. The Lifeguard will be responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. In addition, Lifeguards will be responsible for the safety of all members during the hours of pool operation by being on deck, actively patrolling the pool area, constantly remaining alert and scanning, enforcing all pool rules, and other duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lifeguards must also possess knowledge of rescue procedures and emergency medical procedures.

Our YMCA facility features a dynamic Aquatics Center that includes a competitive pool, a recreation pool, a hot tub area, and a state-of-the-art viewing gallery which attracts area swim teams for large meets.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

• Lifeguard Certification (Free Certification Available)
• Experience in swimming/aquatics
• Current Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
• Current Red Cross First Aid for the Professional Rescuer Certification
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification