Lifeguard - Full Time

Philaymca; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Care & summer camp discounts

Insurance package (Medical/Dental/Visa

Job summary

Ambler Area YMCA in Ambler, PA is seeking lifeguards aged 18+ to ensure pool safety and uphold aquatic procedures for all participants. Weekend availability is a must and you will be part of a caring, community-focused team.

Join a nonprofit that supports personal growth, offers a free YMCA membership, and provides benefits while you build leadership and responsibility around water safety.

Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or ability to pass the course.
• Passionate about safety around water and strong swim skills.
• Age 18+.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Water safety

Communication

Leadership

Responsibility

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Ambler Area YMCA, 1325 McKean Rd, Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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

We are looking for individuals age 18+ 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!
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 paid holidays throughout the year
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supplemental insurance benefits

What is needed for this job:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or ability to pass the course
• Passionate about safety around water and strong swim skills
• Age 18+

• Weekend availability is a must

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

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.

Ambler Area YMCA, 1325 McKean Rd, Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States of America