Opening Lifeguard

YMCA of Greater Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and certification

Free YMCA membership

Flexible schedules

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A community-focused recreational organization seeks a dedicated Lifeguard in Kansas City. This role involves monitoring pool safety, enforcing rules, and performing rescue skills. No prior experience is necessary, as free training and certification will be provided. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and willing to undergo ongoing training. A positive attitude and strong teamwork skills are essential to create a welcoming environment for all participants. Flexible schedules and opportunities for advancement are available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to perform swimming and rescue skills.
• Strong understanding of CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool surroundings to ensure safety.
• Enforce all safety rules and regulations.
• Complete in-service training monthly.
• Conduct rescue skills efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Lifeguard skills

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Swimming

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Be the reason someone feels safe in the water. As a YMCA Lifeguard, you’ll protect swimmers, prevent accidents, and create a positive, welcoming space for members and visitors.

Don’t have certification yet? No problem — we provide free training and lifeguard certification!!!

No Experience Required

No prior lifeguard experience needed; we offer training.

Benefits

• Free training and lifeguard certification
• Ongoing training and recertification
• Free YMCA membership to all YMCA centers
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for career advancement

Our Culture

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. We are cause-driven, welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. We value you, embrace your individuality, and support your development toward becoming a catalyst in the world.

Responsibilities

• Candidates who are not certified may be hired at a $15.00 training rate then increased after becoming certified.
• Models the core values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility; implements character development and the YMCA core values in all programs and all aspects of center operations.
• Continuously scan the pool (every 10 seconds), whirlpool and sauna areas, checking for safe conditions.
• Must maintain high level of alertness at all times.
• Staff may be videotaped for safety audit purposes and ongoing training.
• Will be required to complete 2 hours of in-service training a month.
• Position may require environment changes (outdoor to indoor, humid environments).
• Will be required to participate in ongoing training that will be held during operational hours (operational mannequin drops, pool safety checks, CPR checks).
• Enforce all posted rules and any other rules that are required to ensure the safety of all participants.
• Must constantly watch the pool and have a rescue tube, whistle, emergency button, and supplemental oxygen barrier mask ready and available at all times, actively scanning 10 x 10. Lifeguard is not to do secondary duties in place of scanning their zone of protection.
• Make sure that the pool deck is free of clutter and perform all maintenance duties assigned by Aquatic Director.
• Test pool chemical levels and report changes to Aquatics Director immediately.
• Fill out all Y accident and incident reports completely and turn into the Aquatics Director.
• Responsible for opening and closing procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining the continuity of lap swim and moving participants accordingly.
• Must be able to be a team player with all staff.
• Must notify appropriate staff of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Perform pass and rescue skills.
• Able to work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Able to pass a physical competency consisting of the following.
• National CPR, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, and Lifeguard or Shallow Water certification.

Qualifications

1. 300 Yard Swim Continuous swim demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
2. Tread Water Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
3. Timed Event: Must be completed in 1 minute and 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
4. Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
5. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.
6. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.