Lifeguard

Job Title: Lifeguard
Branch: West Chester Area YMCA

Pay Class: Part Time
Shifts: Daytime Mon - Friday, 9am-12pm and 12-4pm (flexible shift times)
Rate: $14.00

About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: Named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Philadelphia Inquirer, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Position Purpose:  The lifeguard is responsible for the guarding and safety of members and program participants within all aquatic facilities.  This role will be responsible for carrying out and enforcing aquatic policies and procedures in compliance with statutes as described by the State of Pennsylvania, the YMCA of the USA, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, the lifeguard licensing agency Ellis and Associates, and YMCA insurance representative. 

Responsibilities: 

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area. 
• Knows, understands and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic areas. 
• Acts professionally and responsibly when communicating with members, co-workers and the public. 
• Consistently enforces all pool rules at all times with courtesy and fairness. 
• Assists with maintaining a clean facility by following the down duties and other responsibilities while on rotation away from actively lifeguarding. 
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures; completes related reports as required. 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.  

Qualifications: 

• At least 15 years of age or older 
• Ellis Lifeguard Certification (Ellis Lifeguard Training course is available through the YMCA) 
• Up to 2 hours of additional training required every month 

Benefits: 

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings and optional 403B retirement savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00