Part-Time Lifeguard: Safe Waters, Community Focus

Countrysideymca; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Countryside YMCA is seeking a reliable Lifeguard in Lebanon, OH to supervise daily pool activities at the Otterbein Senior Life Community, focusing on safety for open swim, aqua classes, and therapeutic programming. You will be part of a community-centered team dedicated to member well‑being and a welcoming pool environment.

As an on-site team member, you will wear the guard uniform, monitor your zone, enforce rules with courtesy, and follow YMCA safety procedures to keep swimmers safe and

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18
• Current YMCA Lifeguard certification
• Current Basic Life Support, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certifications
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Keep constant, focused watch over the pool area; no phones, no distractions, eyes on the water.
• Show up in full guard uniform (swimsuit, guard shirt, whistle, rescue tube, towel, and barrier) and ready at your post when your shift starts.
• Spend your shift moving between guard stations, including time in an elevated chair, staying alert and mobile throughout.
• Speak clearly and confidently, whether that's projecting your voice across the pool deck or calmly relaying details to emergency responders by phone or in person.
• Cover your assigned zone independently; you may be the only guard on deck at times, so strong solo judgment matters.
• Enforce pool rules and safety guidelines consistently, but always with a courteous and professional tone.
• Walk the pool deck at the start of each shift to check for hazards and stay aware of zone-specific risk areas.
• Actively supervise everything happening in the water during open swim, water fitness classes, lessons, and any other scheduled aquatic programs, holding a high safety bar throughout.
• Follow opening and closing procedures precisely, including securing all doors when no guard is on duty.
• Attend staff meetings and required in-service trainings.
• Collaborate well with fellow staff and keep the team dynamic positive.
• Monitor pool chemical levels and equipment function, flagging or correcting issues as needed.
• Pitch in on pool-area cleaning and light maintenance tasks.

Skills

Maturity

Clear communication

Rule enforcement

Customer-first attitude

Reliability & punctuality

Teamwork

Pool chemistry knowledge

Education

Lifeguard certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

First Aid certification

Oxygen Administration certification

Background check ability

Job description

Countryside YMCA is seeking a reliable Lifeguard in Lebanon, OH to supervise daily pool activities at the Otterbein Senior Life Community, focusing on safety for open swim, aqua classes, and therapeutic programming. You will be part of a community-centered team dedicated to member well‑being and a welcoming pool environment.

As an on-site team member, you will wear the guard uniform, monitor your zone, enforce rules with courtesy, and follow YMCA safety procedures to keep swimmers safe and