Lifeguard - North Scott YMCA

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Eldridge (IA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible schedules

Tuition Assistance

Child Care discount

EAP program

Retirement fund

Job summary

The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley in Eldridge, IA is seeking a part-time lifeguard to help maintain a safe and welcoming aquatic environment for members, guests, and staff. This role focuses on pool safety, preventive vigilance, and excellent customer service.

Training is provided if needed and a supportive team culture awaits. You will monitor water and deck areas, enforce rules consistently, perform 10-10 surveillance, wear the rescue fannie pack and rescue tube, complete incident

Qualifications

• Must be lifeguard certified (certifications provided if needed).
• Ability to respond quickly and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas.
• Enforce aquatic rules and procedures consistently and fairly.
• Wear rescue gear (fannie pack and rescue tube) at all times while on duty.
• Record and submit incident reports accurately.
• Keep pool area clean when not performing primary duties.

Skills

Lifeguard

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: North Scott Community YMCA - Eldridge, IA 52748
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: None
• Salary Range: $12.00 - $12.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Lifeguards
• Pay Rate: $12.00/hr

About the Role

Simone H., 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."

The lifeguard is responsible for the safety of all patrons in and around the pool area.

Responsibilities

• 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 programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible schedules
• Child Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify); Summer Camp discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Program
• Y Retirement Fund: Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirements; 4030b available upon hire

Requirements

We 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.

About the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley

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.