Lifeguard — On-site Training, Flexible Shifts, PTO

Seattle YMCA; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Medical insurance

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Retirement contributions

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Childcare program discounts

Job summary

Seattle YMCA is hiring lifeguards to maintain safe swimming conditions on the pool deck and surrounding areas. You will be a first responder in emergencies, enforce health and safety rules, monitor swimmers, and help keep equipment in good working order in line with YMCA policies.

Available shifts include morning, mid-day, evenings, and weekends. The Y offers benefits and certification support, plus opportunities to grow within a supportive, community-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Must be 16+ for part-time and 18+ for full-time
• Current lifeguard certification from a recognized organization (e.g. Red Cross)
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications
• Current Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification
• Strong swimming abilities
• Must be observant and able to react calmly, quickly and with good judgment in an emergency
• Ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck and surrounding areas. Prevents accidents by maintaining constant observation of the pool area, enforcing health and safety rules, and maintaining emergency readiness.
• Rescues distressed persons and examines injured persons. Administer first aid or CPR as needed using training and equipment.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available, and reports problems.
• Provide great customer service to members, program participants and guests at all times.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Performs pool side chemical testing.
• Sets up and stores equipment for recreational swims.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED

First Aid

Strong swimming

Emergency response

Observation

Job description

Seattle YMCA is hiring lifeguards to maintain safe swimming conditions on the pool deck and surrounding areas. You will be a first responder in emergencies, enforce health and safety rules, monitor swimmers, and help keep equipment in good working order in line with YMCA policies.

Available shifts include morning, mid-day, evenings, and weekends. The Y offers benefits and certification support, plus opportunities to grow within a supportive, community-focused organization.