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Lifeguard II

Central Coast YMCA
Watsonville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Keeps the pool and surrounding area safe and appropriately responds to emergencies that may occur. Responsible for keeping various aspects of the pool area in order, including the office, equipment room, and deck. Presents a positive, enthusiastic, and caring attitude to a diversified population of members and staff. Knows and exhibits the YMCA mission through programs that strive for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Demonstrates the ability to exercise mature judgment and tact, and can work well with members, staff, and volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 18 years of age

Current Lifeguard Certification

Current Y-approved CPR/AED/First Aid

Demonstrates customer service skills

Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.

Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Reliable transportation to work

WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • You must have physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. You must maintain the level of physical and mental readiness required for certification.
  • This position regularly requires the ability to stand or sit, maintaining alertness for several hours at a time. This position may require bending, leaning, and kneeling on an occasional basis. This position may also require light physical activity, such as filing. Must be able to lift swimmers of various sizes and weights, following lifeguard certification guidelines, when responding to emergencies.
  • All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationships over minors. Fingerprints will be taken upon commencement of employment and will be submitted to the Association Office human resources department prior to beginning the first day of work. Employees may be rechecked every two years.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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