Part-Time Evening/Weekend Lifeguard

YMCA of Dane County; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Weekend shifts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The YMCA of Dane County is seeking lifeguards for the Sun Prairie location to ensure a safe pool environment and vigilant supervision of members and guests. Under the Aquatics Director, you will monitor, respond to emergencies, and uphold YMCA policies.

Weekend availability and a minimum one shift per week are expected. Applicants must maintain current Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid certifications and complete Y Orientation and related training within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate lifeguard skills per YMCA standards.
• Professional communication with members, staff and supervisors; maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interact with and motivate members of varying abilities and needs.
• Maintain certification readiness at all times.
• Flexibility in scheduling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment and surveillance of pool area.
• Respond to emergencies per YMCA policies.
• Work weekends and rotate sessions; one shift per week minimum.
• Complete required certifications within designated time frames.

Skills

Lifeguard skills

Communication

Leadership

Flexibility

Emergency response

Job description

Career Opportunities with YMCA of Dane County

The Sun Prairie YMCA is looking to add some great lifeguards to our Aquatics Department. Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard actively provides a safe environment and accountability of all members and guests by maintaining constant surveillance of the pool area and responding to emergencies in accordance with the mission, strategic plan, goals and all policies and procedures of the YMCA of Dane County, Inc. and the Y-USA Best Practices. Work for the YMCA and receive a free YMCA membership!

• Weekend hours also available
• Schedule changes each session (every 7-8 weeks)
• Available to work a minimum of one shift per week - Average shift ranges from 2-4 hours

Job Requirements:

• Requires ability to demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Requires ability to professionally and effectively communicate with members, staff and supervisors; maintain confidentiality and exchange accurate information.
• Requires ability to effectively interact with, lead, and motivate members who have a variety of abilities and needs.
• Ability to maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness at all times.
• Flexibility in scheduling is preferred.
• Possess or obtain within the indicated time frame the following certifications and keep all certifications current:
  • Current Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid certification upon hire.
  • Y Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, and Blood Borne Pathogen training required within 60 days of hire.

The YMCA of Dane County is an equal opportunity employer and we are committee to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable state law.