A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.
The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LIFEGUARD
Maintains active surveillance of the pool area; including all levels of the water and surrounding areas. Ensure safety of all members and participants in and around the pool. Learn valuable lifesaving skills in a leadership role. This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO BE A LIFEGUARD
Minimum age of 16. Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent. Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods in a wide range of weather conditions. Communicate with others immediately when responding to an incident or an emergency. Ability to think in the abstract, solve problems, and make quick decisions under stress. Have adequate memory skills to be able to retain and apply lifeguard training knowledge. Ability to effectively communicate information with members, peers, and supervisors. Must be observant, safety conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
PART TIME BENEFITS
Free YMCA Staff Membership Discounted Family Membership Employee Program Rewards and Discounts Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment) Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
OUR YMCA CULTURE
The Valley of the Sun YMCA has been a trusted place of belonging, growth, and opportunity. We are for strengthening families, and creating opportunities for every child, teen, adult and senior to thrive. Guided by our call to Be Well. Do Good. Lead Change. Our goal is to expand access, deepen impact and secure a sustainable future for the Y across Arizona. Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors. Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.
