Lifeguard - Water Safety & Community Impact

Seattle YMCA; Newcastle (WA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Mental Health Resources

Paid Time Off

Program Discounts

Job summary

Seattle YMCA Lifeguards are on-site to maintain safe swimming conditions, supervise the pool and deck, and act as first responders in emergencies. They uphold YMCA safety standards to protect kids and families and contribute to a positive program environment.

The role includes opportunity to obtain lifeguard certification with training support, and a benefits package with insurance, retirement, PTO, and program discounts. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and team-based work culture.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older for part-time and 18 years of age or older for full-time
• Current lifeguard certification from a recognized organization (e.g. Red Cross) *
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications *
• Current Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification *
• Strong swimming abilities
• Must be observant and able to react calmly, quickly and with good judgment in an emergency
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
• Ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck and surrounding areas.
• Rescues distressed persons and administers first aid or CPR as needed.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures availability; reports problems.
• Provide great customer service to members, participants and guests.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Performs pool-side chemical testing.
• Sets up and stores equipment for recreational swims.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

CPR/AED

First Aid

Administering Emergency Oxygen

Strong Swimming

Emergency Readiness

Observation

Job description

Seattle YMCA Lifeguards are on-site to maintain safe swimming conditions, supervise the pool and deck, and act as first responders in emergencies. They uphold YMCA safety standards to protect kids and families and contribute to a positive program environment.

The role includes opportunity to obtain lifeguard certification with training support, and a benefits package with insurance, retirement, PTO, and program discounts. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and team-based work culture.