Lifeguard & Water Safety Specialist — Great Benefits

YMCA of Greater Seattle; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 29,342 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Childcare discounts

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking a lifeguard to maintain safe swimming conditions and set a welcoming, safety‑focused tone for kids and families. You will monitor the pool, enforce rules, respond to emergencies, perform safety checks, and support YMCA policies and procedures.

We hire for part-time and full-time roles, provide benefits including medical/dental/vision/life, retirement contributions, PTO, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• We can facilitate Lifeguard certification if needed.
• 16 years of age or older for part-time and 18 years 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 and quickly in emergencies.
• Ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe swimming conditions in pool, deck, and surrounding areas, enforcing health and safety rules.
• Rescue distressed persons and administer first aid/CPR as needed.
• Perform equipment checks and report problems promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service to members, participants, and guests.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform pool-side chemical testing.
• Set up and store equipment for recreational swims.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong swimming abilities

Observant in emergencies

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED and First Aid certifications

Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking a lifeguard to maintain safe swimming conditions and set a welcoming, safety‑focused tone for kids and families. You will monitor the pool, enforce rules, respond to emergencies, perform safety checks, and support YMCA policies and procedures.

We hire for part-time and full-time roles, provide benefits including medical/dental/vision/life, retirement contributions, PTO, and staff discounts.