Lifeguard: Pool Safety & Community Impact

Ymca-of-Greater-Brandywine; Platerville (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family YMCA membership

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Babysitting (up to 4 hours/day)

Discounts on childcare, camps, youth,泳

12% retirement contribution

403B retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is seeking a lifeguard dedicated to safeguarding members and participants across all aquatic facilities. You will enforce policies in line with state and YMCA standards and participate in drills, trainings, and safety procedures.

Requirements include 15+ years age, Ellis & Associates certification, CPR/First Aid/AED, and ongoing in-service hours. This role offers full-time benefits and a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years of age or older.
• Current lifeguarding certification from Ellis & Associates or transferred Ellis & Assoc. lifeguard certification.
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, AED, and Blood borne Pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Actively scan the assigned zone every 10 seconds and reach farthest point within 20 seconds.
• Guard from elevated chair or pool edge; rotate every 5 minutes as per standards.
• Enforce pool rules with courtesy and fairness; close pool when unsafe.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

First Aid

Oxygen Administration

AED

Bloodborne Pathogens

Education

Must be 15 years of age or older

Tools

Ellis & Associates certification

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is seeking a lifeguard dedicated to safeguarding members and participants across all aquatic facilities. You will enforce policies in line with state and YMCA standards and participate in drills, trainings, and safety procedures.

Requirements include 15+ years age, Ellis & Associates certification, CPR/First Aid/AED, and ongoing in-service hours. This role offers full-time benefits and a supportive, mission-driven environment.