Lifeguard

Job Description Job Description Description: We offer FREE in-house, American Red Cross, lifeguard training and certification sessions, with upcoming courses available. All weekend classes run Friday: 4 - 9 PM, Saturday: 8 AM - 6 PM, and Sunday: 10 AM - 7 PM. July 25 - 27 at the Mary Free Bed YMCA POSITION SUMMARY: The Lifeguard is responsible for guarding the aquatic facility and/or aquatic activities to secure the safety of pool occupants and program participants. The Lifeguard will ensure a safe, fun area for children and adults to interact and enjoy. Must be available for weekday shifts, between 4:45 AM and 3 PM. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Enforces aquatic rules and procedures Keeps deck free of obstructions Maintains supervision of participants Administers necessary First Aid and CPR Handles parent/member complaints Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion Maintains pool count Maintains pool and deck equipment Checks and records pool temperature/air temperature and chemicals Enforces policies on showers and proper attire Enforces safety standards and follows emergency procedures Ensures State of Michigan’s Department of Health requirements are met Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids COMPENSATION $15.50 - $19.38 ; Part-Time; Non-Exempt (up to 25hrs/week) BENEFITS: Free YMCA Individual Membership 12% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here. 403(b) retirement savings account Ongoing training and development opportunities Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family Community Discounts, and more! Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: High school education; up to one month of related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Employee must be at least 18 years of age or older. YMCA experience preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard certification (required, offered in-house at no cost) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for rescue (required) First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days AED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 days Blood Borne Pathogen training State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT) Lifeguard Instructor certification (preferred) YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Critical Thinking & Decision Making Recognizes own biases and suspends judgmental thinking. Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner. Functional Expertise Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Uses best practices, guidelines, and industry standards as a framework to improve performance. Emotional Maturity Acts in alignment with personal and organizational values in all situations. Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others. Accepts responsibility for behavior. Leads with empathy, anticipating how actions and words impact others. Operates with openness and a willingness to receive ongoing feedback from all levels of the organization. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to: 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, with or without reasonable accommodation. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness. See and observe all sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, with our without reasonable accommodations. TRAVEL 0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.

Location: Caledonia, Michigan, US

Posted Date: 7/11/2025