Lifeguard

Job Title: Lifeguard

Branch: Kennett YMCA

Pay Class: Part Time

Shifts/Availability: Varies
Rate: $14.00

About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Position Purpose:  The Kennett YMCA is looking for enthusiastic, energetic and mature individuals to serve as lifeguards. The lifeguard creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas.  

Responsibilities: 

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area. 
• Knows, understands and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic areas. 
• Acts professionally and responsibly when communicating with members, co-workers and the public. 
• Consistently enforces all pool rules at all times with courtesy and fairness. 
• Assists with maintaining a clean facility by following the down duties and other responsibilities while on rotation away from actively lifeguarding. 
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures; completes related reports as required. 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.  

Qualifications: 

• At least 15 years of age or older 
• Ellis Lifeguard Certification (Ellis Lifeguard Training course is available through the YMCA) 
• Up to 2 hours of additional training required every month 

Benefits: 

• Making a difference in a person’s life every day 
• Fun, fast-paced work environment  
• Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit 
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Free Family Membership (all members of the family membership must live in the same household)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses