Lifeguard & Pool Safety | Free ARC Training

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Discounted Access to Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is hiring at the Farmington Family YMCA for a Lifeguard role focused on safe swimming conditions and member safety under YMCA policies. You will monitor the pool area and uphold comfort and engagement for members.

Ideal candidates have a high school level education; CPR/First Aid/AED training; certification is preferred but we offer certification. Flexible scheduling and benefits are available as part of YMCA employee programs.

Qualifications

• High school level education (over 16+ years)
• 1 year of experience preferred but not required
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard license preferred but certification offered
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid, AED, Emergency Oxygen

Responsibilities

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area using the effective scanning strategy.
• Responds to emergencies and relays reports per YMCA and ARC policies.
• Performs and documents equipment and chemical checks per protocol.
• Attends all staff meetings, required training and certification courses.
• Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor

Skills

Active surveillance

Emergency response

Communication under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Red Cross Lifeguard license preferred

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

First Aid/ AED/ Oxygen certification

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is hiring at the Farmington Family YMCA for a Lifeguard role focused on safe swimming conditions and member safety under YMCA policies. You will monitor the pool area and uphold comfort and engagement for members.

Ideal candidates have a high school level education; CPR/First Aid/AED training; certification is preferred but we offer certification. Flexible scheduling and benefits are available as part of YMCA employee programs.