Weekend Lifeguard - Free Certification & Flexible Shifts

YMCA of Greater Kansas City; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Lifeguard cert

Free YMCA membership

Flexible schedules

Career advancement

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Kansas City is hiring lifeguards to protect swimmers and create a welcoming space for members and visitors. We provide free training and lifeguard certification, plus ongoing training and a free YMCA membership to all centers.

Responsibilities include active pool surveillance, emergency response, safety enforcement, record-keeping, and assisting with opening/closing procedures. Must be 16+, able to pass lifeguard or shallow water certification, and able to work with diverse

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Able to work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.
• National CPR, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, and Lifeguard or Shallow Water certification.
• Able to pass a physical competency consisting of the following for Lifeguard certification: Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence, 150 yards front crawl/breaststroke, 2 minutes tread, 50 yards swim, timed event 1:40, 20-yard surface dive, 20 yards back, exit without ladder.
• For Shallow Water Lifeguard: Swim 50 yards, 2 minutes surface stability, 50 yards swim, timed event 50 seconds, 20-yard surface dive, 20 yards back.

Responsibilities

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
• Responds to emergencies immediately in accordance with YMCA policies.
• Prevents and handles emergencies in shallow water and all depths as applicable.
• Maintains positive relationships with members, participants, and staff.
• Applies safety rules and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Maintains records as required by YMCA and state health codes.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures necessary equipment is available.
• Checks the pool for hazards on arrival and conducts chemical testing when not guarding.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training.
• Manages child-adult ratios and group sizes; supports deck and locker room cleanliness.
• Handles opening/closing procedures and secures doors.

Skills

Active surveillance

Emergency response

People skills

Adaptability

Education

Lifeguard certification

Shallow Water Lifeguard certification

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Emergency Oxygen certification

Job description

YMCA of Greater Kansas City is hiring lifeguards to protect swimmers and create a welcoming space for members and visitors. We provide free training and lifeguard certification, plus ongoing training and a free YMCA membership to all centers.

Responsibilities include active pool surveillance, emergency response, safety enforcement, record-keeping, and assisting with opening/closing procedures. Must be 16+, able to pass lifeguard or shallow water certification, and able to work with diverse