Lifeguard

Job Title: Lifeguard

Branch: Upper Main Line YMCA

Pay Class: Part Time

Shifts/Availability: Early morning, daytime, nights, and weekends.
Rate: $14.00-$17.00

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 YMCA is looking for enthusiastic, energetic and mature individuals to serve as lifeguards. The lifeguard creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas.  

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