Lifeguard

The YMCA is hiring Lifeguards for our aquatics team! If you are responsible, energetic, and enjoy working with people of all ages, we’d love to have you join us this summer.

Position Responsibilities

• Actively supervising the pool area to ensure safety at all times
• Providing an exceptional and welcoming experience for children, families, and guests
• Enforcing pool rules fairly, consistently, and courteously
• Responding quickly and effectively to emergencies, following all safety protocols
• Adhering to YMCA policies and procedures, including emergency and safety standards

Pay

$14.50 - $16.00/hour

Additional $4.00/hour for weekend shift differential

Benefits

• YMCA covers the cost of lifeguard certification
• Flexible Schedule
• Free Membership and Program Discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Savings Options
• Strong commitment to work-life balance

• Current Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Certification (required)
• Strong commitment to water safety and member service
• Ability to remain alert, vigilant, and proactive in enforcing safety rules
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift equipment weighing up to 20 pounds or remove a victim from the water in the event of an emergency.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

EEO Statement

The Alexandria Area YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment with regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.