Lifeguard: Pool Safety & Member Engagement

YMCA of East Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of East Tennessee is seeking a lifeguard to monitor the pool, deck, and surrounding areas, ensuring safe swimming conditions and a positive, engaging environment for members. You will perform water tests, enforce rules, and respond to emergencies in line with Y policies and safety procedures.

This role requires constant vigilance, strong relations with members and staff, and the ability to complete required records and incident reports while maintaining the Judeo-Christian values at the

Qualifications

• There are no educational requirements for this position.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Must be able to pass lifeguard water test and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the Y and/or the state Health Department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
• Performs chemical testing and documents results at appropriate times, and takes appropriate action.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
• Follows all Y policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Job description

The YMCA of East Tennessee is seeking a lifeguard to monitor the pool, deck, and surrounding areas, ensuring safe swimming conditions and a positive, engaging environment for members. You will perform water tests, enforce rules, and respond to emergencies in line with Y policies and safety procedures.

This role requires constant vigilance, strong relations with members and staff, and the ability to complete required records and incident reports while maintaining the Judeo-Christian values at the