Lifeguard - Full Time (Whitaker)

YMCA; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounted YMCA program fees

Continuous training and development

Job summary

Whitaker Family YMCA in Lexington, KY is seeking a dedicated full-time lifeguard to oversee the pool area and ensure member safety. You will provide first-response care, enforce rules, and maintain a clean, welcoming environment as part of a Boise-based YMCA team.

Responsibilities include daily maintenance, incident reporting, and customer service with a focus on safety and professional conduct. Certifications such as Lifeguard, First Aid, BLS, and Oxygen are required.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Current and valid certifications in Lifeguard, First Aid, Basic Life Support, Oxygen
• Excellent swimming skills and a varied aquatic background

Responsibilities

• Safety & Prevention: Prevent accidents both in the water and on the pool deck
• Emergency Response: Provide immediate rescue and emergency assistance in the event of an accident
• Area Control: Maintain control of the entire pool area at all times and enforce pool rules fairly and consistently
• Maintenance: Perform daily and nightly maintenance duties, including cleaning and deck care
• Customer Service: Act as a friendly first point of contact, answering general YMCA questions for members
• Professionalism: Wear the required staff uniform and name tag and carry a whistle on duty
• Reporting: Complete accurate incident and accident reports
• Teamwork & Training: Attend all staff meetings and in-service training
• Mission Alignment: Promote the YMCA’s mission and core values

Skills

Swimming

Education

Lifeguard Certification

First Aid

Basic Life Support

Oxygen

Job description

• Location 2681 Old Rosebud Rd,Lexington, KY, 40509,United States
• Base Pay $13.00 / Hour
• Job Category Aquatics
• Employee Type NonExempt FT
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Ian White
• Phone [phone]

Description

The Whitaker Family YMCA is looking for a dedicated and experienced full-time lifeguard to join our team. Do you love aquatics? Are you interested in making a positive difference in the community? Join us and build a safer environment for our members while enjoying a free city-wide YMCA membership.

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Whitaker Family YMCA

General Function

The Full-Time Lifeguard provides complete oversight and a sense of control over the entire pool area, ensuring the safety of all members and guests. As the first source of emergency care in the event of an accident, you will maintain a safe, welcoming, and orderly environment. Time will also be spent performing routine maintenance duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current and valid certifications in:
  • Lifeguard Certification
  • First Aid
  • Basic Life Support
  • Oxygen
• Excellent swimming skills and a varied aquatic background.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety & Prevention: Prevent accidents both in the water and on the pool deck.
• Emergency Response: Provide immediate rescue and emergency assistance in the event of an accident.
• Area Control: Maintain control of the entire pool area at all times and enforce pool rules fairly and consistently.
• Maintenance: Perform daily and nightly maintenance duties, including picking up litter, washing the pool deck, surface skimming, and keeping the deck clear of obstructions.
• Customer Service: Act as a friendly first point of contact, answering general YMCA questions for members.
• Professionalism: Wear the required staff uniform and name tag while on duty, and keep a whistle on you at all times.
• Reporting: Complete accurate incident and accident reports for any issue, no matter how minor.
• Teamwork & Training: Attend all scheduled staff meetings and in-service training sessions set by the Aquatic Director.
• Mission Alignment: Promote an environment that supports the YMCA’s mission and core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• FREE city-wide YMCA membership
• Discounted YMCA program fees
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities