Lifeguard - Midday, Bett YMCA

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Program discounts

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Child care discount 25%

Summer Camp discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is seeking a lifeguard to oversee pool safety and patron coaching. The role requires lifeguard certification and a commitment to YMCA values.

Midday shifts and a starting pay of $12.00 per hour are offered, with many employee perks and benefits. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and ready to enforce rules, perform rescues if needed, and maintain a clean pool environment.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard certification required; classes may be provided by YMCA.
• Maintain constant water and pool deck surveillance per safety rules.
• Enforce aquatic rules consistently and fairly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all pool patrons and area.
• Record and submit incident reports as required.
• Maintain pool area cleanliness when not performing primary duties.

Skills

Lifeguard safety

Water surveillance

Education

Lifeguard certification

Tools

Rescue equipment

Job description

Simone, YMCA Lifeguard says, \"My favorite thing about being a lifeguard at the Y is the community. The members, guests, and staff really make me enjoy coming into work every day. The interactions I have when at work have the power to change a bad day into a better one, and everyone is very helpful. The Y really is a team.\"SCHEDULE: Midday shiftsPAY RATE: $12.00/hrThe lifeguard is responsible for the safety of all patrons in and around the pool area.Lifeguards ensure the safety of all participants by following aquatics best practices.Adhere to and enforce aquatic rules and procedures consistently and fairly.Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas, using the 10-10 rule.Wear rescue fannie pack and rescue tube at all times while on duty.Maintain cleanliness of pool area when not performing primary duties.Accurately record and submit incident reports as required.Perks of working at the Y!Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programsTuition AssistanceFlexible schedulesChild Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify); Summer Camp discountsFree Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ProgramY Retirement Fund: Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirements; 4030b available upon hireWe are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. Must be lifeguard certified (classes provided through the YMCA if not already certified). This position is open to candidates 16 years of age and older.The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. \"Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America.\" - Charity Navigator. We have also been voted \"Best in the QC\" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.