We have multiple opportunities to join the YMCA of Greater Seattle as an Aquatics Lifeguard, supporting safe and fun water play!
- Meredith Mathews East Madison YMCA
- Bellevue Family YMCA
- West Seattle YMCA
- Matt Griffin YMCA
- Dale Turner Family YMCA
- Northshore YMCA
- Auburn Valley YMCA
- Sammamish Community YMCA
- Coal Creek Family YMCA
Job Summary
Lifeguards need to have a keen eye for safety and set the tone for a safe environment for kids and families. They play a key role in supporting our safety standards – in the water and on the deck, as a first responder in emergencies, maintaining safety equipment, and serving on an engaged and dynamic team. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Hiring Range: $20/hour – $22/hour DOE for 18 years or older; $19/hour for anyone under 18.
Responsibilities
- Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck and surrounding areas. Prevents accidents by maintaining constant observation of the pool area, enforcing health and safety rules, and maintaining emergency readiness. May perform duties related to opening or closing the pool
- Rescues distressed persons and examines injured persons. Administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training, rescue techniques, medical supplies, and equipment
- Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available, as needed, and promptly reports any problems
- Provide great customer service to members, program participants and guests at all times
- Attends staff meetings and trainings as required
- Performs pool side chemical testing
- Sets up and stores equipment for recreational swims.
- Other duties as assigned
EFFECT ON END RESULTS
Pool, deck and surrounding areas are maintained ensuring safety for program participants.
What you’ll get from working at The Y
- Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
- Free access to mental health resources
- Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
Qualifications
You are 16 years of age or older and have:
*We can facilitate the certification process if you are not yet certified. Please apply if you are interested!
- 16 years of age or older for part-time and 18 years of age or older for full-time
- Strong swimming abilities
- Must be observant and able to react calmly, quickly and with good judgment in an emergency
- Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful
- Current state approved first-aid certification*
- Current state approved CPR certification- Pro or Basic Life Support*
- Lifeguard certification – YMCA or Red Cross*
- YMCA of Greater Seattle scanning training or equivalent*
*Within 30 days of employment or at first available training.