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Dive into a role that makes a splash in your community
Position: Lifeguard Salary: $17.00 hour
A YMCA Lifeguard ensures a safe, welcoming, and fun aquatic environment by actively supervising swimmers and creating a positive experience for every member of the community. At the YMCA, you’re not just building a career—you’re building community.
What You’ll Do:
- Maintain constant, active surveillance of the pool area to ensure the safety of all swimmers
- Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, including water rescues, first aid, and CPR/AED as needed
- Enforce pool rules and safety guidelines in a professional, respectful manner to create a safe and welcoming environment
- Build positive relationships with members by providing excellent customer service, support, and a friendly presence on the pool deck
What We’re Looking For:
- Must be 16 years of age and able to swim
- Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups
- Must be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, and a proven problem solver
- Prefer current lifeguard certification (can be obtained before starting)
- CPR and First Aid certifications (can be obtained before starting)
Required Aquatics Safety Skills:
- Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YMCA Lifeguarding
- Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more
- Swim 500 yards
- Tread water for two minutes. (Legs only)
- Retrieve training victim from bottom deep end
- Active victim rescue with tube
- Passive victim rescue with tube
- Backboard victim
- Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance
Perks:
- Free Y membership
- Bi-weekly paycheck
- Build leadership & resume-ready skills
- Be part of a mission that matters
- Make real connections & memories that last a lifetime
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.