Lifeguard

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking lifeguards (age 16+) to ensure safety and fun at the pool. Enjoy benefits like a free membership, flexible hours, and the chance to build vital life skills. If you're passionate about swimming and safety, apply today!

Benefits

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Qualifications

• Age 16+ is required.
• Ability to pass Lifeguard Certification course.
• Passionate about safety around water.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety and surveillance of all pool participants.
• Understanding and applying organizational safety procedures.
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of the pool deck.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Responsibility

Swim Skills

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Job description

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Greater Philadelphia YMCA provided pay range

This range is provided by Greater Philadelphia YMCA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$13.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

Love swimming and working at the pool? We got you.

We are looking for individuals age 16+ to serve as lifeguards. As a lifeguard, you develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime!

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule. Opening shifts available for the early bird!
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
  
  
  

What is needed for this job:

• Age 16+
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or ability to pass the course
• Passionate about safety around water and strong swim skills
  
  
  

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Ensuring the safety and surveillance of all pool participants
• Understanding and applying organizational safety procedures for the pool deck and aquatic areas
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of the pool deck, including skimming and brushing
  
  
  

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing leadership team
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
  
  
  

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- Let’s gooooooo! We want to meet you!

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The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

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