HEAD LIFEGUARD

Monday-Friday: 11:00am-7:00pm or Tuesday-Friday: 11:00am-7:00pm, Saturday 9:00a-5:00pFULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance 8 Paid Holidays Excellent Paid Time Off (PTO) 12% Retirement Fund 403b Retirement Savings Plan Free Child Care for your first child, 50% additional children Free Family YMCA Membership Up to 50% off select YMCA programming Long Term Disability Company-paid Life Insurance Staff Growth and Development Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement The Head Lifeguard is responsible for assisting the Director in developing, organizing and implementing high quality Lifeguards and fully staffed pools. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum age of 18. Strong supervisory and organizational skills a must. American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Certification, which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer/First Aid/AED. Certification for Oxygen Administration within 30 days of employment. Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Essential Functions: Monitor and establish work schedules of all lifeguards to ensure appropriate coverage for all shifts, dates and times. Expected to lifeguard if any shift is not covered. Assist in proofing the lifeguard schedule for payroll purposes. Provide recruitment, scheduling, coordination and onboarding for all lifeguard staff in conjunction with the Director. Provide quality member service by knowing members by name, displaying a pleasant and professional attitude at all times, assisting members, and referring questions or concerns outside your area of expertise to a supervisor. Work with supervisor in the development of Lifeguard customer service skills and job performance. Understand, teach and enforce aquatic and YMCA safety rules, procedures and policies. Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations. Maintain accurate records of pool logs and report needed pool maintenance. Respect, mentor and cooperate with all co-workers. Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times according to the YMCA Code of Conduct. Accept constructive criticism and take corrective actions as needed. Maintain pool areas in regards to equipment, safety, inventory and cleanliness. Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Environment & Physical Demands: The 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. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting Work schedule will include daytime, evening and weekend hours. ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING CLEARANCES FOR EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO THE DATE OF HIRE. CLEARANCES ARE ACCEPTED WITHIN 2 YEARS OF THE HIRE DATE. PA CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK PA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CERTIFICATION FBI (DHS) FINGERPRINTING HISTORY CLEARANCE ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS AND VOICEMAIL MUST BE SET UP IN ORDER TO COMPLETE ONBOARDING PROCESSES.

Created: 2026-03-04