Job Description

Description

Now Hiring Lifeguards - Be the Reason Someone Gets Home Safe

Are you alert responsible and ready to make a real impact

At the YMCA lifeguards do more than watch the water they create a safe welcoming environment where individuals and families can build confidence learn new skills and belong.

Were hiring dependable mission-driven Lifeguards to join our aquatics team.

Why This Role Matters

Drowning prevention is serious work. As a YMCA Lifeguard you serve as a safety leader role model and calm presence in our aquatic spaces.

Every shift you demonstrate our core values of caring honesty respect and responsibility and ensure every participant can enjoy the water safely.

What Youll Do

• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area
• Enforce safety rules in a professional and respectful manner
• Respond quickly and confidently in emergency situations
• Provide first aid and emergency care when needed
• Build positive relationships with members and participants
• Support swim lessons and aquatic programs as assigned

What Were Looking For

• Strong sense of responsibility and focus
• Ability to remain alert for extended periods
• Quick decision-making skills
• Professional communication
• Team-oriented mindset

Required Certifications

• Lifeguard Certification
• CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
• First Aid

(If certification is needed candidates may contact the Aquatics Manager Robert Baker at training opportunities.)

Why Youll Love Working at the Y

• Flexible scheduling
• Free YMCA membership
• Paid training opportunities
• Growth pathways (Head Guard Swim Instructor Aquatics Coordinator)
• A workplace where your role truly matters

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lifeguard working as part of the Aquatics team will deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The Lifeguard will be responsible for guarding the pool and assuring a safe and clean aquatic environment for members and guests. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring honesty respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.

OUR PATH

For 150 years the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit mind and body for all. Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together. Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people purpose partnerships and promise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Always maintain pool safety; guard using YMCA approved techniques and procedures including dismissing participants for disruptive behaviors
• Perform chemical checks as indicated
• Wear protective gear when handling biohazard materials
• Proactively clean up and/or repair areas used by the program
• Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately using proper forms
• Remain current on Lifeguard Certification CPR Pro First Aid and other safety certification training
• Educate participants on pool rules and enforce rules as required
• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign and general procedures and policies including personnel guidelines facility access procedures membership policies and emergency plans

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently required to stand walk sit use hands to finger to handle or feel objects tools controls reach with hands and arms climb balance stoop kneel crouch crawl talk hear
• Exposed to wet and humid conditions outdoor weather conditions including direct UV sun rays fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and potentially explosive materials
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and focus

YMCA CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & RISK MANAGEMENT STATEMENT

The YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable individuals. As part of our commitment to child abuse prevention and Praesidium accreditation standards all employees are required to comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies including screening training supervision and reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 16 years of age or older

• CPR-PR/AED Oxygen Administration and Standard First Aid or ability to obtain before hire

• American Red Cross/YMCA Lifeguard certification or ability to obtain before hire

• High customer relation skills

BENEFITS

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20 per week

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