Lifeguard

Ymcadetroit; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Downriver Family YMCA as a Lifeguard and play a key role in maintaining safety in the pool while engaging positively with community members. This is a rewarding opportunity where you'll not only ensure safety but also enjoy benefits like free training and a signing bonus.

Benefits

FREE Family Membership

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum some high school education required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• 1 year of lifeguarding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active surveillance of pool areas.
• Respond to emergencies as per guidelines.
• Conduct equipment checks according to protocol.

Skills

Observation

Lifeguarding

Emergency Response

Education

High School Education

Job description

Downriver Family YMCA, Southgate, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

LIKE BEING IN THE WATER?
MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring Lifeguards at the Downriver Family YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The lifeguard is responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions under Y policies and safety rules, while creating a safe and positive atmosphere for promotion of YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit member safety and engagement.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• At minimum, some high school level education (over 16+ years of age)
• 1 year of experience is preferred, but not required
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard license is preferred, but not required (we offer certification)
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen

$300 Signing Bonus!

Free American Red Cross Lifeguard Training!

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains actively attended surveillance of the pool area utilizing the “effective 10/20 scanning strategy”, while ensuring fellow staff follows proper guidelines and correct when needed
• Responds to emergency situations and relays reports in accordance with YMCA and The American Red Cross policies and guidelines
• Performs and documents proper equipment and chemical checks using appropriate protocol
• Attends all staff meetings, required training and certification courses, and attends monthly in-service training.
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to hear and observe distress signals in the water and anywhere in zone of responsibility
• Skills to meet strength and lifting requirements

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page ( ymcadetroit.org/careers ).

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.

Downriver Family YMCA, Southgate, Michigan, United States of America