Lifeguard – Part Time, Bittner YMCA

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Child care discount

EAP program

Y Retirement Fund 12%

403B savings plan

Job summary

The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley in Davenport, IA is seeking a lifeguard to help ensure the safety of all patrons in and around the pool. The role requires vigilance, adherence to aquatic rules, and strong customer service to assist members and guests and make them feel welcomed.

Candidates must be lifeguard certified (classes provided by the YMCA) and must be at least 16 years old. This position offers varied shifts and perks such as a free YMCA membership and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard certification required.
• Candidates must be 16 years of age or older.
• Responsible for safety of patrons and enforcement of rules.
• Record and submit incident reports as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all participants by following aquatics best practices.
• Enforce aquatic rules and procedures consistently.
• Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas.
• Wear rescue fannie pack and rescue tube on duty.
• Maintain pool area cleanliness when not performing duties.
• Accurately record and submit incident reports as required.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Water safety

Customer service

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/SHIFTS NEEDED: Varies

PAY RATE: $12.00/hr

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

• Ensure 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
• 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
• Eligible to participate in 403B savings account through Y Retirement Fund

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). 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.