Part-Time Lifeguard & Pool Safety Pro - Flexible Hours

Cross Island YMCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Coney Island YMCA, part of the YMCA of Greater New York, is seeking a Lifeguard to maintain safe conditions in and around the pool area. This part-time/regular role requires rescue readiness, ongoing pool surveillance, and adherence to YMCA aquatics policies.

Responsibilities include enforcing safety rules, assisting with pool equipment, and completing required certifications within set timeframes. Availability for weekends and holidays is expected, with first aid and lifeguard skills

Qualifications

• Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent is required.
• Current Basic Life Support, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications are required.
• Must be 16 years of age or older and able to meet NYS working hour guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous and active scanning of the pool.
• Enforce aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly.
• Attend mandatory in-service training monthly.
• Follow YMCA Aquatic Standards and supervisor directions.
• Perform secondary duties (cleaning, testing chemicals, pool deck duties) when not lifeguarding.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

First Aid

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Coney Island YMCA, part of the YMCA of Greater New York, is seeking a Lifeguard to maintain safe conditions in and around the pool area. This part-time/regular role requires rescue readiness, ongoing pool surveillance, and adherence to YMCA aquatics policies.

Responsibilities include enforcing safety rules, assisting with pool equipment, and completing required certifications within set timeframes. Availability for weekends and holidays is expected, with first aid and lifeguard skills