Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Lakeland Hills YMCA; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Hills YMCA is seeking a Lifeguard to maintain a safe aquatic environment and enforce pool rules. You will be identifiable in lifeguard attire, monitor swimmers, and respond to emergencies under the YMCA’s procedures.

Responsibilities include environmental checks, routine chemical testing, incident reporting, and collaboration with the Aquatics Leadership Team to ensure member safety and smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Certifications: current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• AED, CPR, First Aid certified.

Responsibilities

• Identify with lifeguard gear and maintain a visible, safe presence on deck.
• Enforce pool rules and proactively engage members to prevent incidents.
• Monitor large groups of swimmers and stay ready to intervene to prevent injuries.
• Follow emergency action plan (EAP) and respond immediately; perform first aid when needed; file incident reports as required.
• Communicate effectively with members, participants and staff to support safety.
• Inspect pool and deck for hazards at arrival and throughout shift.
• Perform chemical testing every two hours and report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Lifeguard skills

Incident response

First aid readiness

Job description

Job Title: Lifeguard

Reports to: Aquatics Leadership Team, Deck Supervisor

Essential Functions:

• Be identifiable with a lifeguard shirt, whistle, swimsuit, hip pack and rescue tube.
• Enforce all pool rules and proactively address members to maintain a safe environment.
• Must be skilled in observing large groups of swimmers and be ready at all times to prevent serious injuries.
• Review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with the emergency action plan (EAP) and provide first aid when needed. Complete incident reports as required and contact the Aquatics Leadership Team.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Check the pool and deck for hazardous conditions when arriving and throughout the shift.
• Performs chemical testing every two hours during lifeguarding shift. Notifies supervisor of any issues.

Qualifications

• Certifications: current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
• AED, CPR, First Aid certified