Lifeguard - YMCA of Greater Kansas City

A Y lifeguard monitors the safety of members and visitors within the pool areas while upholding the Y's core values. 

Starting at $14.50/hr

Hours: Part-Time, Variety of Shifts Available

PAID Lifeguard Training
$150 Hiring Bonus

Become a Lifeguard AND Swim Lesson Instructor, earn $15/hr!
Let us know in your application/interview if you are interested in both positions.
No prior experience required.

Other YMCA employment benefits: 

• Ongoing training and recertification  
• Free YMCA membership 
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for career advancement

Responsibilities:

• Models the core values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility; implements character development and the YMCA core values in all programs and all aspects of center operations.

• Continuously scan the pool (every 10 seconds), whirlpool and sauna areas, checking for safe conditions.
• Must maintain high level of alertness at all times.
• Staff may be videotaped for safety audit purposes and ongoing training.
• Will be required to complete 2 hours of in-service training a month.
• Position may require environment changes (outdoor to indoor, humid environments).
• Will be required to participate in ongoing training that will be held during operational hours (operational mannequin drops, pool safety checks, CPR checks).
• Enforce all posted rules and any other rules that are required to ensure the safety of all participants.
• Must constantly watch the pool and have a rescue tube, whistle, emergency button, and supplemental oxygen barrier mask ready and available at all times, actively scanning 10 x 10. Lifeguard is not to do secondary duties in place of scanning their zone of protection.
• Make sure that the pool deck is free of clutter and perform all maintenance duties assigned by Aquatic Director.
• Test pool chemical levels and report changes to Aquatics Director immediately.
• Fill out all Y accident and incident reports completely and turn into the Aquatics Director.
• Responsible for opening and closing procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining the continuity of lap swim and moving participants accordingly.
• Must be able to be a team player with all staff.
• Must notify appropriate staff of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have a current nationally recognized Lifeguard Certification, such as the following, or be willing to achieve certification:
  
  • YMCA Lifeguard 6th ED
    
  • ARC (American Red Cross)
    
  • Starguard
    
  • Jeff Ellis and Associates (special facilities or deep water)
    
  • Boy Scouts of America
    
• Must have current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen from one of the following organizations or be willing to achieve certification.
  
  • American Health and Safety Institute
    
  • Emergency Care and Safety Institute
    
  • American Red Cross
• Able to pass a physical competency consisting of the following:
  • Tread water for 2 minutes.
  • Swim 250 yards without stopping using a variety of specific strokes.
  • Swim to the bottom of a 9-12 foot pool.
  • Sprint 25 yards, retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool, tread water with the object for 1 minute, climb out of the pool without using a ladder or other assistance.
  • Perform 100 chest compressions on a mannequin.
• Perform pass and rescue skills.
• Able to work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Sensitivity to individuals representing a variety of family, cultural, and socio-economic
  backgrounds.