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Head Lifeguard

YMCA of Northern Colorado & Southern Wyoming
Lafayette, CO Part Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025
The YMCA of Northern Colorado is hiring a Head Lifeguard. You will serve as the friendly hawk that keeps our members safe and our aquatics team on the ball. Schedule can include up to 28 hours per week during the year and up to 40 hours per week during summers.

Salary range $18.50-20.25/hour depending on experience and availability. In addition, we offer a 10% differential for bilingual staff who test as fluent in Spanish and English.

View all openings, learn more about our benefits, and apply online today at https//www.ymcanoco.org/careers.

The YMCA was founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1844. But today, we are The Y, an association that values and is made stronger by its diverse people. At the YMCA of Northern Colorado, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.

  • You have the common sense and problem-solving skills to help our aquatics leadership manage staffing and overall facility operations. You understand what it means to be a leader, and you are ready for the responsibility of supervising fellow guards
  • You can communicate to staff, members and program participants in a professional, positive tone. Always. You handle complaints and criticism with grace and charm, and you know when to communicate with the aquatic's leadership about problems and concerns. Basically, you like people and you want to help them
  • You are an awesome Lifeguard. It's OK, you can brag. You are good. Real good. You not only have all your certifications and years on the stand, but you possibly even have some management or leadership experience. You love the idea of being part of an organization that makes a difference in your community. You love that your work saves lives, and that feeling makes you smile each and every day you come to work
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Current ARC/YMCA Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR-PR Certifications
  • Current Oxygen Administration Certification
  • Blood Borne Pathogens within 30 days of being hired
  • New Staff Orientation within 30 days of being hired


PART-TIME

  • (10 hours/week) Free Family Membership
  • (10 hours/week) Program discounts
  • Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Sick Time


Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.

FULL-TIME

  • Free Family Membership
  • Free and Discounted Programs
  • Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Disability Benefits
  • Life Insurance


Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.

USD $18.50 - USD $20.25 /Hr.

Salary : $19 - $20

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