Lifeguard; Prospect Park YMCA

The Prospect Park YMCA is seeking Lifeguards for the Prospect Park branch as part of the YMCA of Greater New York. This is a Part-Time / Regular, Seasonal role with lifeguards employed June 14 – September 5, 2025. Pay rates include base pay of $18.00 hourly, with a seasonal pay rate of $22.00+ hourly when applicable.

• Must be Rescue Ready: uniform, pocket face mask/gloves, whistle, and rescue tube.
• Continuous and active scanning of the pool.
• Know and understand the Emergency Action Plan and Emergency Evacuation Routes.
• Enforce aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly.
• Perform second duties, as requested, only when not lifeguarding.
• Maintain positive relationships with members and staff.
• Follow the directions of the YMCA of Greater New York aquatic supervisors in accordance with the YMCA aquatic standards.
• Must attain YMCA Lifeguard certification within 90 days of hire and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification within 120 days of hire.
• Maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness; responsible for recertification before expiration.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen (if required by certification organization).
• Demonstrate swim strokes, lifeguard rescues, and BLS/BFA/EO skills.
• Excellent hospitality skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more. Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status (full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.

• Job : req
  2620
• Employment Type
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  Part-Time / Regular
• Location
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  Prospect Park YMCA, Brooklyn, NY

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