Lifeguard
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Skills
customer service
About the role
Description
Are you passionate about water safety and helping others? The Greater Burlington YMCA is seeking Lifeguards to provide a safe and welcoming aquatic environment for all members. As a Lifeguard, you’ll play a critical role in preventing accidents, ensuring safety, and responding to emergencies on the pool deck.
Schedule and Location: 298 College St, Burlington, VT, 05401
We are currently looking for lifeguards who have availability Tuesday and Thursday mornings and / or afternoons.
Why You'll Love This Job:
- Make an Impact: Ensure a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience for swimmers of all ages.
- Build Lifesaving Skills: Maintain a rescue-ready posture while gaining valuable safety and first-aid experience.
- Be Part of a Team: Join a mission-driven organization committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
- Enjoy Y Benefits: Free Y membership, program discounts, and opportunities for lifeguard training and certification renewal.
What You'll Do:
- Monitor pool areas to ensure a safe swimming environment.
- Enforce safety policies and respond swiftly to emergencies.
- Perform rescues, first aid, and CPR as needed.
- Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks.
- Engage with members, providing a welcoming and helpful presence.
- Attend trainings and maintain certification to stay rescue ready.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- Must be at least 15 years old (subject to state and local restrictions).
- Current Lifeguard Certification.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to stay alert, respond quickly, and perform water rescues.
- Availability on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and / or afternoons.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
- Ability to stand, walk, swim, and perform rescues as needed.
- Remain alert and attentive at all times.
- Hear, see, and communicate clearly in a pool environment.
- Lift and move up to 50 lbs. as necessary.