Lifeguard - Full Time - Columbia North YMCA

Your Impact:  

Get your whistles and join us poolside! Become a Lifeguard at the Columbia North YMCA! We are hiring for a Full-Time Lifeguard to come and join our team! If you have your certification or want to become a lifeguard, please contact us to set up a time to talk.  

Y Work for the Y:    

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc.
• Eligible for a 12% company contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after meeting the requirements. 
• All hired candidates will receive free certification/recertification courses right at the Y!
• 50% off programming including swimming lessons as well as childcare programs (early learning care, before and after care, day camp and overnight camp).  
• Free YMCA gym membership. 
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional training and development. 
• Fun, collaborative, and mission driven environment.  

What Qualifications You’ll Need:  

• Minimum of 16 years of age 
• Strong swimming background 
• Lifeguard Certification or willingness to attain.  

What You’ll Do:  

• Under direct supervision of the Aquatic Leader, the Lifeguard is expected to ensure a safe, clean, and enjoyable aquatic environment for YMCA members and participants. 
• Ensure safety of all individuals in the pool area by being on deck, watching all activity in and around the pool, walking around the pool area, constantly remaining alert while on duty, enforcing all pool rules, recognize emergencies and rescue individuals in stress. 
• Maintain current certifications and physical fitness.
• Perform endurance swims and rescue procedures at required monthly in-service meetings.  

Visit https://www.philaymca.org/about/careers for more information.