What are the responsibilities and job description for the YMCA Lifeguards position at MISSOURI VALLEY FAMILY YMCA?
Job Details
Description
Join our team of dedicated Lifeguards and help create a fun, safe aquatics environment: CHANGE LIVES. INCLUDING YOURS.
As a Lifeguard at our YMCA, you will have the opportunity to assure swimmer safety and create a positive aquatics atmosphere for pool users.
NOT CERTIFIED? NO PROBLEM! WE ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING FREE CERTIFICATION CLASSES FOR YMCA LIFEGUARDS! APPLY FOR THE LIFEGUARD JOB, THEN CONTACT THE Y AT 255-1525 TO ASK ABOUT OUR UPCOMING LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES!
Thea Alme, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor said, "I love working at the YMCA because I love having the opportunity to teach people how to be safe and confident in and around the water! Being able to get to know all the lovely people that come to exercise in the mornings has been a wonderful start to each of my days!"
In this role, you can look forward to:
- Ensuring safety in and around the pool area
- Responding appropriately to emergencies
- Maintaining a clean, safe pool area
- Communicating appropriately with parents, participants and members
Part Time Shifts Available:
- Tuesday-Friday, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
You'll enjoy a fun, flexible, rewarding work environment and FREE YMCA Membership!
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Must hold a current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or have the ability to obtain certification. The YMCA offers FREE Lifeguard Certification Classes to those who commit to working at the YMCA upon completion of certification. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness and demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards. These positions are open to candidates ages 15 and older.
The YMCA is a powerful non-profit association of men, women, and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We offer a wide variety of programming, childcare and wellness opportunities to individuals and families of all kinds.
The First International Bank & Trust Family Splash Center at the YMCA opened in April 2019. The warm water, renovated pool will offer water slides and play features, swim lessons, fitness classes and lap swim, therapeutic jets for hydro therapy, and Birthday Party program & space.
We are proud recipients of the Prairie Business Magazine 50 Best Places to Work award from 2018 to 2024, which recognizes ND, SD and MN employers who are nominated by their employees.
Key Words: Recreational Protective Service Workers, Water Safety, Fitness, Lessons, Aquatics
Salary : $14 - $16
