Lifeguard (Mornings) at Speer YMCA

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg; Saint Petersburg (FL); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 23.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free YMCA membership for employee

Discount for household members

Descripción de la vacante

The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is hiring a Lifeguard for morning shifts at the Speer YMCA location. The role focuses on creating a safe environment, enforcing rules, and providing positive member interactions in both pool and deck areas.

Required are lifeguard certifications ( CPR/AED) and, ideally, oxygen admin or swim lesson instructor certifications. This part-time position offers morning hours, with pay ranging from $15 to $17 per hour and YMCA membership perks.

Formación

• Availability to work 8AM–1PM
• Must be at least 16 years old
• Certifications preferred (Lifeguard, CPR/AED, oxygen admin)
• Pass a 10-panel drug screen
• Clear Level 2 background check

Responsabilidades

• Provide vigilant, undistracted supervision of the pool and deck.
• Enforce pool rules and document incidents per policy.
• Perform rescues and emergency procedures per EAP.
• Keep equipment and pool area clean and organized.
• Engage with members to ensure a positive experience.
• Test and record chemical levels as directed.
• Attend trainings and drills as scheduled.

Conocimientos

Lifeguard supervision

VIP attention

Educación

Lifeguard certification

First aid/CPR/AED

Herramientas

Oxygen administration

Swim lesson instructor certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Lifeguard (Mornings) at Speer YMCA

The Speer Branch YMCA Outdoor Aquatics Center features an 8-lane, 25-yard lap pool, a smaller warm-water teaching pool, and a splash pad. The Center serves not only YMCA members but also local middle school students. The Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and in surrounding areas. This role helps create a safe and positive atmosphere that encourages member safety and engagement, in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Practice preventative lifeguarding by following and enforcing pool rules and policies promptly and completes a routine check of pool and deck area regularly throughout their shift.
• Provide undistracted supervision of the pool while on duty. Lifeguards will demonstrate vigilant scanning, bottom, middle and top of their zone.
• Understand and perform rescues and emergency procedures, document accidents on the proper forms and communicate to the Aquatic Director or designee as outlined in the EAP in a timely manner in accordance with aquatic, facility, certification policies and requirements.
• Clean and store equipment in its proper place, ensuring the pool deck and surrounding areas are clean, free of clutter, trash etc.
• Engage in positive public relations with participants, members and guests ensuring a positive experience.
• Maintains a clean environment and ensures chemical testing is completed and recorded as directed. Report any concerns to the Aquatic Director or designee immediately.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures regarding the safety, health and welfare of members, program participants, guests and staff; responds to emergency situations in accordance to facility policies and certification requirements.
• Attend and actively participate in all trainings, staff meetings/in-services and guard drills as assigned.
• Serves as role model in pool safety.

Requirements:

• Must be available to work 8AM-1PM.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Current Oxygen Administration, AED, Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and swim lesson instructor certifications a plus.
• Flexible hours available, including mornings, afternoons, evenings and/or weekends.
• Pass a 10-panel drug screen.
• Clear a Level 2 background check*

Pay & Perks: Part-Time at $15.00-$17.00/hour. Free individual YMCA membership for employee and discount for household family members.

Work Location: Speer YMCA - 495 62nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

*Level 2 background clearance through DCF (Florida) required. Check out this link for more information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com