Lifeguard - Parkview Family YMCA

Job Description

Job Description

Dive into a Rewarding Career with YMCA Aquatics Team!

Are you passionate about water safety, fitness, and helping others develop new skills? The YMCA is looking for energetic, dedicated individuals to join our Aquatics team and make a splash in our community!

Why you’ll love the YMCA

As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership, or 50% off family membership, and 50% discounted programs for you and your household.

Other perks our Y employees enjoy:

• Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career.
• Childcare: While working, up to four hours of Childwatch is offered at membership branches during regular child watch hours, also enjoy 50% discounted before and after school care and summer day camp options.
• Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!

Responsibilities

The Parkview Family YMCA is looking for an attentive and responsible team player to fill the position of lifeguard to help create a safe and positive atmosphere in and around the pool in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

• Serve: Maintain constant and diligent surveillance of the pool at all times and respond to emergencies.
• Care: Ensure safe, clean, and secure conditions for the indoor pool and surrounding areas.
• Lead: Enforce all aquatics rules and policies on a fair and consistent basis.

Requirements

Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:

• Must be at least 16 years of age with at least two years of High School or equivalent. (Candidates who are 15 years old may be considered for a Junior Lifeguard position).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Ability to work weekday and weekend hours.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Current Lifeguard Certification preferred or ability to get certified.
• Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.

Salary: Part-time $12.50-$13.00 hourly

Hours Available: Monday-Friday: 8:00am- 9:00pm

Location: Parkview Family YMCA, 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46825