Lifeguard I — Aquatics Safety & Community Impact

YMCA of Metro Atlanta; Newnan (GA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is hiring a Lifeguard at Summit Family YMCA to maintain safe pool conditions and ensure a welcoming environment for all swimmers. You will monitor the pool, enforce safety rules, perform emergency procedures, and keep accurate records as required by health code.

Requirements include minimum age 16, YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent certification, CPR/AED and First Aid, plus strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16.
• Certifications: Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent (If not YMCA MUST be crossed over in first 60 days).
• Ability to respond in a timely manner to safety and emergency situations.
• Exemplify YMCA ideals and leadership qualities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills and personal commitment to service and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures and completes related reports as required.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, polices, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic areas.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or local and state health department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
• Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR-O, YMCA Lifeguard, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Branch and off-site Emergency procedures, and any other required certifications and/or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
• Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
• Attends all staff meetings and monthly in-service training.
• Show up 15 minutes prior to shift start time.
• Wear YMCA Approved Uniform- Red YMCA Lifeguard Shirt, solid colored shorts, swim suit, lifeguard tube with strap across chest and slack adequately controlled, fully stocked fanny pack with mask, gloves, and basic first aid, and BREAKAWAY Lanyards with whistle.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Lifeguard certification or equivalent

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Minimum age 16

Job description

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is hiring a Lifeguard at Summit Family YMCA to maintain safe pool conditions and ensure a welcoming environment for all swimmers. You will monitor the pool, enforce safety rules, perform emergency procedures, and keep accurate records as required by health code.

Requirements include minimum age 16, YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent certification, CPR/AED and First Aid, plus strong communication and customer service skills.