Part-Time Aquatics Lifeguard – Safe, Impactful Community Role

Ymca of Greater Omaha; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Omaha is seeking a part-time Lifeguard at Armbrust YMCA in Omaha, NE. This role helps maintain a safe pool environment and enforces YMCA safety policies while delivering friendly service to members and guests.

Responsibilities include active pool surveillance, responding to emergencies, performing safety checks, and assisting with facility maintenance. Must meet certification requirements and complete required trainings before first shift.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent certification and BLS, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration (provided by YMCA, if needed).
• Complete before first shift: YMCA cause & culture training; Aquatics-specific training.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people and successful clearance of background check.
• Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and adhere to mandated abuse reporting and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
• Enforces all pool rules and regulations promptly and professionally; notifies staff of inappropriate behavior.
• Knows, understands, and applies safety rules and program standards for the pool and aquatics area.
• Maintains records as required by YMCA/health department.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available.
• Assists with maintenance of the aquatics facility.
• Performs chemical testing when not guarding and takes necessary actions.
• Identifies and celebrates successes of members and participants.
• Participates in department/branch meetings and trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Emergency response

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

YMCA Lifeguard certification

BLS/First Aid/Emergency oxygen administration

Job description

YMCA of Greater Omaha is seeking a part-time Lifeguard at Armbrust YMCA in Omaha, NE. This role helps maintain a safe pool environment and enforces YMCA safety policies while delivering friendly service to members and guests.

Responsibilities include active pool surveillance, responding to emergencies, performing safety checks, and assisting with facility maintenance. Must meet certification requirements and complete required trainings before first shift.