Morning Lifeguard

Raritan Bay Area YMCA Perth Amboy NJ; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local community YMCA is seeking part-time Morning Lifeguards in Perth Amboy, NJ. In this role, you will maintain safe swimming environments and ensure the safety of all members during operational hours. Responsibilities include patrolling the pool area, enforcing rules, and responding to emergencies. Candidates must have early morning availability and relevant lifeguard certifications, though training may be provided. This position emphasizes proactive safety and vigilance.

Qualifications

• Must have early morning availability to work from 5 am to 12 pm.
• Lifeguard Certification is required, but free certification is available.
• Must hold certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool and surrounding areas.
• Patrol the pool area and enforce pool rules.
• Respond to emergencies and perform rescues when necessary.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

Early morning availability

Experience in swimming/aquatics

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

First Aid for the Professional Rescuer

Job description

Description

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is currently accepting applications for Morning Lifeguards. This is a part-time on-site role that requires an early morning shift.

The Morning Lifeguard will be responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. In addition, Morning Lifeguards will be responsible for the safety of all members during the hours of pool operation by being on deck, actively patrolling the pool area, constantly remaining alert and scanning, enforcing all pool rules, and other duties as assigned by their supervisor. Morning Lifeguards must also possess knowledge of rescue procedures and emergency medical procedures.

Our YMCA facility features a dynamic Aquatics Center that includes a competitive pool, a recreation pool, a hot tub area, and a state-of-the-art viewing gallery which attracts area swim teams for large meets.

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

• Early morning availability (5 am - 12 pm)
• Lifeguard Certification (Free Certification Available)
• Experience in swimming/aquatics
• Current Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
• Current Red Cross First Aid for the Professional Rescuer Certification
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification