Lifeguard | Water Safety Pro with YMCA Benefits

Skagit Valley Family YMCA; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA household membership

403(b) Savings Account enrollment

8 paid federal holidays

Paid Sick & Vacation Day

2 paid personal days & 1 paid birthday

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

403(b) Retirement Employer Match

Life insurance

Bilingual premium pay

Job summary

Skagit Valley Family YMCA Mount Vernon is seeking an attentive lifeguard for a full-time, on-site role in Mount Vernon, WA. The position offers health benefits and a chance to earn $17.50–$22.00 per hour, with free household YMCA membership and other day-one benefits.

Responsibilities include supervising pool areas, enforcing safety rules, and responding to emergencies. Training will be provided; candidates must be dedicated to teamwork and serving the community.

Qualifications

• Must have state-approved Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED/O2, and Bloodborne Pathogen Training.
• Minimum age 15.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups, communicate in noisy environments, and stay physically fit.
• Must pass lifeguard skills test and written exam.
• Fluency in a second language is desirable and may increase wages.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe conditions in and around the water.
• Understand and implement basic concepts in water safety and risk management.
• Prevent accidents by maintaining constant, uninterrupted surveillance of the pool area, its patrons, and other lifeguards; enforce health and safety rules; and respond instantly to the safety needs of patrons in an emergency.
• Demonstrate effective and consistent teamwork with all YMCA staff.
• Interact with all members and co-workers equally in a positive and professional manner, including during rule enforcement.

Skills

Lifeguard training

First Aid

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED/O2

Bloodborne Pathogen Training

Communication skills

Observation skills

Mature judgment

Emergency reaction

Bilingual ability

Job description

Skagit Valley Family YMCA Mount Vernon is seeking an attentive lifeguard for a full-time, on-site role in Mount Vernon, WA. The position offers health benefits and a chance to earn $17.50–$22.00 per hour, with free household YMCA membership and other day-one benefits.

Responsibilities include supervising pool areas, enforcing safety rules, and responding to emergencies. Training will be provided; candidates must be dedicated to teamwork and serving the community.