Lifeguard

Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, Texas, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025

As a YMCA Lifeguard, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well‑being of all pool patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. You will maintain a safe and clean aquatic environment and provide exceptional service to all members and guests.

• Maintain active surveillance of the pool area.
• Know and review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe‑in‑six” model. Complete related reports as required.
• Maintain effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Maintain accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Check the pool for hazardous conditions on arrival.
• Perform chemical testing when not guarding as required and take appropriate action.
• Attend all staff meetings and in‑service training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
• Decision Making: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Quality Results: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high‑value experience for members.
• Self‑Development: Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance.

• Minimum age of 16.
• Certification: YMCA Lifeguard, ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Ability to maintain certification‑level physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

Downtown YMCA, 512 Lamar Street, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America

Posted Thursday, July 3, 2025

As a YMCA Lifeguard, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well‑being of all pool patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. You will maintain a safe and clean aquatic environment and provide exceptional service to all members and guests.

• Maintain active surveillance of the pool area.
• Know and review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe‑in‑six” model. Complete related reports as required.
• Maintain effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Maintain accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Check the pool for hazardous conditions on arrival.
• Perform chemical testing when not guarding as required and take appropriate action.
• Attend all staff meetings and in‑service training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
• Decision Making: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Quality Results: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high‑value experience for members.
• Self‑Development: Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance.

• Minimum age of 16.
• Certification: YMCA Lifeguard, ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Ability to maintain certification‑level physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

• Reasonable…