Lifeguard

Join to apply for the Lifeguard role at YMCA of Greater Providence

This range is provided by YMCA of Greater Providence. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$18.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Apply today for Seasonal and Year Round openings! Your training could be free.

• Interested in becoming a Lifeguard with GPYMCA? Your training could be free.
• Applicants are required to be 16 by the end of the certification program and pass a physical skills test in advance.
• Positions are available at all our locations and camps.
• Min 15 hours per week preferred.

Monitor activities in swimming areas to provide a safe environment, enforce pool rules and regulations, and contribute to the enjoyment of the YMCA facility.

• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals in the pool, perform rescue/first aid when necessary, and report accidents and injuries.
• Maintain pool cleanliness, monitor water quality, and report maintenance or safety issues.
• Follow operational procedures for opening and closing the pool and proper use of equipment.
• Support aquatics instructors during classes and attend staff meetings/events.
• Demonstrate and teach the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
• Arrive prepared for shifts, maintain visual surveillance, and work cooperatively with staff and members.
• May supervise Aquatics Aids.

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Ability to anticipate and address members' needs for safety and enjoyment.
• Ability to complete required paperwork accurately and handle conflicts professionally.
• Follow instructions from supervisors.

• YMCA Lifeguard Certification or Equivalent State Lifeguard Certification.
• First Aid and CPR Certification (including 2-man and pocket mask use).
• Oxygen Administered Certification, Child Abuse Prevention, and other relevant trainings.
• Maintain certifications timely.

• Stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, and hear regularly.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.

Moderate noise level, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and other typical pool environment conditions. Reasonable accommodations available.

• Know and share our mission.
• Be punctual, present, and engaged.
• Propose solutions when disagreeing.
• Be accountable and act as one YMCA.
• Lead with energy, passion, optimism, and creativity.
• Communicate openly and honestly.
• Deliver high-value service and foster a friendly environment.

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Wellness and Fitness Services