Lifeguard - YMCA

YMCA of Greater Erie; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Disability & life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Free YMCA membership

Discounted program fees includingchild

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Erie seeks a Lifeguard who is personable, energetic, and safety-conscious to oversee pool activities and ensure a positive, fun environment for youth.

You will supervise swimmers, perform safety checks, and respond to emergencies using trained procedures. The role offers a flexible 10–40 hour per week schedule and competitive pay up to $16.48/hour, with health/dental insurance, PTO, a free YMCA membership, and other generous benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of age.
• Certifications must be obtained within 60 days of hire: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen; current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills per YMCA standards.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Complete Act 33 and Act 34, FBI clearances within required timelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active surveillance of the pool area to ensure participant safety.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with members and participants.
• Perform equipment checks and chemical testing; monitor for hazardous conditions.
• Keep accurate records and report to supervisor; participate in all required trainings and in-service events.

Skills

People skills

Calm under pressure

Team player

Education

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED

Basic First Aid

Emergency Oxygen

YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent

Act 33 & Act 34 clearances

FBI clearances

New Employee Orientation (YUSA) training

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire Lifeguards. Are you personable, energetic, and fun-loving? Do you love the water, interacting with youth and seeing them have fun in a safe environment? If so, please read on!

This position pays starts up to $16.48/hour depending on experience.

Some of the benefits that we offer, depending on your position and schedule, include health & dental insurance, disability and life insurance, a funded retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a free YMCA membership, discounted program fees including childcare, and a flexible work schedule.

WORK SCHEDULE

This typical schedule for this position is 10-40 hours per week or less depending on availability.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LIFEGUARD

As a YMCA of Greater Erie Lifeguard, you maintain active surveillance of the pool area to ensure the safety of all participants. You have effective, positive relationships with the members and participants by ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all involved. Always alert, you know and review all emergency procedures and respond using the "safe-in-six" model. You are careful to act as a role model for the youth at all times!

You are friendly and patient as you give proper safety instruction to participants when around the pool. With precision, you perform equipment checks, chemical testing as required and check the pool for hazardous conditions. You are also conscientious about keeping records up to date and accurate by reporting to your supervisor. As someone who loves your job, you happily attend and participate in all training and in-service events as required.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LIFEGUARD

• At least 15 years of age
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen within 60 days of hire date. Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Required to get Act 33, Act 34 and FBI clearances.
• New Employee Orientation- YUSA, Mandated Reporter, and child abuse prevention training within 60 days of hire date
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Are you a people person who especially enjoys being around the pool in a recreational setting? Do you have a Lifeguard Certificate? Are you patient and able to remain calm when stressed? If so, you might just be perfect for this position!

ABOUT YMCA OF GREATER ERIE

We are a nonprofit organization with a focus on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Our cause is to strengthen the community. We serve a diverse population of men, women, and children with an emphasis on families. Our membership is 21 million strong and spread across more than 2,600 Y associations nationwide. Here, locally, our four membership branches, outdoor recreation center, nine early and school-age education program centers, and community outreach programs serve more than 35,000.

We value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy a great work-life balance and be treated with respect. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages for full and part-time employees.

We truly believe that the YMCA is for all people, and that shows in our staffing.

Here, you will be able to put your experiences, abilities, and energy to work as you impact the lives of those around you.