Lifeguard

YMCA of Greater Brandywine; West Grove (PA); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 21.000; Tempo parcial

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Free family YMCA membership

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Babysitting during shift

Retirement plan 12% employer contrib.

Education reimbursement

Career development

Resumo da vaga

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine at Jennersville YMCA in West Grove, PA seeks a lifeguard to guard aquatic facilities, enforce safety policies, and support a safe, welcoming environment for members and program participants.

Requirements include being at least 15 years old, holding Ellis & Associates lifeguard certification (or transfer), CPR/First Aid/AED, and ongoing in-service trainings. Shifts run from 4 am to 4 pm with comprehensive YMCA benefits.

Qualificações

• Must be 15 years of age or older.
• Current lifeguarding certification from Ellis & Associates or transferred Ellis & Associates lifeguard certification.
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, AED, and Blood borne Pathogens.
• Complete required monthly Ellis & Associates in-service hours of training and scanning skills.
• Obtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Actively scan assigned zone every 10 seconds and reach farthest point within 20 seconds.
• Perform bottom scans during rotations.
• Position self to maintain clear pool view and safety.
• Guard from elevated chair or edge of pool as required.
• Follow 5 Minute Strategy standards and rotate zones every 30 minutes.
• Never leave the pool deck unguarded.
• Be Rescue Ready at all times with equipment.
• Participate in drills and trainings.
• Close pool if unsafe and alert supervisor per policy.
• Enforce pool rules with courtesy and fairness.
• Assist with cleaning and other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Lifeguard duties

Safety awareness

Customer service

Ferramentas

Ellis & Associates certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Descrição da vaga

Job Details

Job Location: Jennersville YMCA - West Grove , PA 19390

Salary Range: $15.00 - $19.06 Hourly

Job Category: Aquatics

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Job Description

The lifeguard is responsible for the guarding and safety of members and program participants within all aquatic facilities. This role will be responsible for carrying out and enforcing aquatic policies and procedures in compliance with statues as described by the State of Pennsylvania, the YMCA of the USA, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, lifeguard licensing agency Ellis and Associates, and YMCA insurance representative.

Who Are We?

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for the third consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Perks & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

What You’ll Do

• ACTIVELY scanning the assigned zone of coverage every 10 seconds and getting to the farthest point within another 20 seconds.
• Each rotation lifeguard should perform a profound bottom scan of their zones as they rotate in and rotate out.
• Position self so that glare, building components, or floating play structures do not compromise the view of the pool bottom of the entire area of responsibility.
• Guard from one of two positions: (1) in an elevated chair at the edge of the pool OR (2) standing or patrolling within one foot from pool edge at all times.
• Change body position every five minutes in accordance with Jeff Ellis & Associates “5 Minute Strategy” Standards.
• Never leave the pool deck unguarded for any reason.
• Be “Rescue Ready” (feet flat, fanny pack, rescue tube in front of or on side of body at all times with slack being carried in your hand and whistle) at any time.
• Actively participate in all in-house required drills, including mock drills and monthly in-house trainings. Respond to all drills as if they were live situations.
• Close the pool if conditions are unsafe and alert a supervisor immediately. Follow the Association Thunder and Lightning Policy.
• Act professionally and responsibly when communicating with members.
• Follow association guidelines to swim test and mark all children aged 14 and under in accordance with association protocols.
• Consistently and always enforce all pool rules with courtesy and fairness.
• Assist with maintaining a clean facility by following the down duties for each branch and/or any other responsibilities while on rotation away from actively lifeguarding.
• Abide by the following expectations: Lifeguards are expected to scan in one zone for no more than 30 minutes. Lifeguards will rotate zones at least every 30 minutes and will have a 15 min break after working 4 hours. During the 4 hours lifeguards are working they will have breaks from scanning that may include but are not limited to: administering swim tests, putting away equipment, cleaning the pool area, checking locker rooms, administering first aid, and engaging with members.At no point, during this four-hour period, should lifeguards be using a cell phone for any reason.
• Refrain from cell phone use and smart watches while actively lifeguarding.
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years of age or older
• Shifts available beginning at 4 am to 4 pm
• Current lifeguarding certification from Ellis & Associates or transferred Ellis & Assoc. lifeguard certification
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, AED, and Blood borne Pathogens
• Complete required monthly in-service hours of Ellis & Associates in-service training and scanning skills,
• Obtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.