Lifeguard - Full Time

Philaymca; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on child care programs

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Philaymca is looking for enthusiastic lifeguards aged 18+ for the Roxborough YMCA in Philadelphia. As a lifeguard, you will ensure the safety of all pool participants, apply necessary safety procedures, and maintain the pool area.

Joining offers great rewards including free YMCA membership, excellent insurance options, Paid Time Off, and tuition reimbursement, as well as growth opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Strong swim skills required.
• Weekend availability is a must.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and surveillance of all pool participants.
• Apply safety procedures for the pool deck.
• Maintain cleanliness of the pool deck.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Responsibility

Swimming Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Roxborough YMCA, 7201 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, 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

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

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

Roxborough YMCA, 7201 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America