Lifeguard - Lakewood YMCA

Cleveland YMCA; Lakewood (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cleveland YMCA is seeking part-time Lifeguards for year-round positions at indoor pools. Duties include ensuring safety, monitoring pool conditions, and maintaining certifications. Employees enjoy a membership, discounts, comprehensive benefits, and a mission-focused work environment.

Benefits

Free membership to local YMCA

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Employee discounts at local businesses

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write & understand written directions.
• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Physical ability to rescue an individual from water.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CPR, First Aid, and required certifications.
• Ensure safety of participants during class and open swim.
• Document incidents occurring during shifts.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Physical fitness

Education

Current YMCA or Red Cross lifeguarding certification

CPR PRO certification

Job description

Lakewood YMCA, Lakewood, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland has year-round LIFEGUARD opportunities at all of our indoor pools.

This is a part time position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain CPR, First Aid, other required YMCA certifications.
• Ensure safety of participants during class and/or open swim.
• Adhere to Blood borne Pathogen standards and attend annual training.
• Notify supervisor of any faulty equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Document any incidents that occur during shift (on daily basis).
• Monitor chlorine, PH levels/ and track water temperature hourly.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write & understand written directions.
• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Current YMCA or Red Cross life guarding certification and CPR PRO certification.
• Physical ability to rescue an individual from water.
• Prior experience helpful.

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland: Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.

Lakewood YMCA, Lakewood, Ohio, United States of America