Description Do you have an interest in Aquatics or Emergency Services?Want to learn how to save lives around the water?Are you a swimming enthusiast? Are you 16 or older?Become a Lifeguard at the YMCA! Why Should you apply? • Free Household Gym Membership • Free Group Fitness Classes • Free Pool Access • Program Discounts • Paid Sick Leave • Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities • Opportunities for Growth/Leadership • Build your Resume • Work with your friends • Engage with your community • Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability What would you be doing? • Acting as a First Responder • Using your training to perform rescues in and around the pool • Keeping your skills fresh with Inservice Training and Drills • Educating members/guests on pool rules and safety • Being a positive role model for youths in your community • Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards Requirements What do you need to qualify? • Be at least 15 years old • Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification* • Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification* • Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty • Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations • Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures *Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available! Red Cross Lifeguard Prerequisite Skills • 300 yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water) • 2 minutes treading water legs only (no hands) • Brick rescue within 1 minute 40 seconds (without the use of goggles, swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve 10lb object, return to starting point on back with both hands on brick, exit without using ladder or steps)