Lifeguard

Volunteer Centre County; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free YMCA membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

YMCA of Centre County in State College, PA, is seeking a lifeguard who can maintain safety and supervise the pool area. The role requires a current lifeguard certification or the ability to obtain one, with minimum high school education and strong communication to enforce rules.

Compensation is $13 per hour plus benefits including vision and dental insurance, generous PTO and holidays, a free YMCA membership, and employee discounts. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard certification or ability to obtain one.
• High school level education required.
• Strong communication and vigilance for rule enforcement.
• Ability to remain calm and act quickly in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Remain physically and mentally alert, proactively search for distressed swimmers and hazards.
• Communicate with youth and adults to enforce pool rules and schedules.
• Remain calm, respond effectively, and give clear directions in emergencies.
• Maintain pool safety by removing hazards and halting dangerous behavior.
• Assist in cleaning the facility, including vacuuming the pool and other tasks.
• Be ready to complete the prerequisite swim test as per American Red Cross requirements.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

677 W. White Hall Road, State College 16801

$13 per hour

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Qualifications Needed

See the above links for education and experience needed.

Education

At a minimum, some high school level education is required.

Experience Level

Current lifeguard certification or ability to obtain a certification.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Remain physically and mentally alert, taking a proactive approach to searching for distressed swimmers and hazards.
• Successfully communicate with youth and adults to enforce pool rules and schedules.
• Remain calm, respond effectively, and give clear directions in an emergency situation.
• Maintain safety of pool environment by removing hazards that could lead to injury in or around the pool deck and halting any dangerous behavior displayed by patrons.
• Responsible for helping clean the pool facility, including vacuuming the pool and other duties as assigned.
• Remain physically capable of completing the prerequisite swim test as specified by the American Red Cross to ensure ability to respond in an emergency situation.

Additional Information

Salary/Benefits

• $13.00 per hour
• Vision and dental insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• FREE YMCA membership (access to all 4 YMCA of Centre County branches)
• Employee discounts on YMCA programs

YMCA of Centre County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.