Part-Time Aquatic Safety Specialist: Lifeguard

Ocean County Ymca; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly paycheck

OCYMCA membership

Free/discounted fitness classes

AFLAC insurance

403(B) Savings Plan

Product/service discount program

Job summary

Ocean County YMCA in Toms River, NJ is seeking an Entry Level Lifeguard for a part-time role. You will monitor the pool area, enforce safety rules, and support daily operations to keep swimmers safe. The job requires current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications and a willingness to stay alert and ready for duty.

Responsibilities include enforcing policies, attending trainings, completing reports, and maintaining pool cleanliness and chemical records in accordance with YMCA standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications and be able to respond to emergencies quickly.
• Willingness to remain on pool duty, monitor safety, and maintain cleanliness and records.

Responsibilities

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area and stays on duty until relieved.
• Reviews safety rules and emergency procedures with members and rentals, reporting as required.
• Arrives in lifeguard attire and maintains readiness for duty.
• Attends mandatory trainings and state Health Department-compliant in-service sessions.
• Checks pool and deck for hazards and ensures equipment is available.
• Performs chemical testing and documents readings per YMCA/state codes.
• Maintains positive relationships with members and staff.

Skills

Active surveillance

Emergency procedures

Education

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

YMCA/Red Cross certifications

Oxygen Administration certification

Job description

Ocean County YMCA in Toms River, NJ is seeking an Entry Level Lifeguard for a part-time role. You will monitor the pool area, enforce safety rules, and support daily operations to keep swimmers safe. The job requires current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications and a willingness to stay alert and ready for duty.

Responsibilities include enforcing policies, attending trainings, completing reports, and maintaining pool cleanliness and chemical records in accordance with YMCA standards.