The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire Lifeguards. Are you personable, energetic, and fun-loving? Do you love the water, interacting with youth and seeing them have fun in a safe environment? If so, please read on!
This position pays starts up to $16.48/hour depending on experience.
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This typical schedule for this position is 10-40 hours per week or less depending on availability.
Some of the benefits that we offer, depending on your position and schedule, include health & dental insurance, disability and life insurance, a funded retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a free YMCA membership, discounted program fees including childcare, and a flexible work schedule. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to use and expand your skills, apply today!
As a YMCA of Greater Erie Lifeguard, you maintain active surveillance of the pool area to ensure the safety of all participants. You have effective, positive relationships with the members and participants by ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all involved. Always alert, you know and review all emergency procedures and respond using the "safe-in-six" model. You are careful to act as a role model for the youth at all times!
You are friendly and patient as you give proper safety instruction to participants when around the pool. With precision, you perform equipment checks, chemical testing as required and check the pool for hazardous conditions. You are also conscientious about keeping records up to date and accurate by reporting to your supervisor. As someone who loves your job, you happily attend and participate in all training and in-service events as required.
Are you a people person who especially enjoys being around the pool in a recreational setting? Do you have a Lifeguard Certificate? Are you patient and able to remain calm when stressed? If so, you might just be perfect for this position!
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this part-time lifeguard position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
We are a nonprofit organization with a focus on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Our cause is to strengthen the community. We serve a diverse population of men, women, and children with an emphasis on families. Our membership is 21 million strong and spread across more than 2,600 Y associations nationwide. Here, locally, our four membership branches, outdoor recreation center, nine early and school-age education program centers, and community outreach programs serve more than 35,000.
We value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy a great work-life balance and be treated with respect. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages for full and part-time employees. We truly believe that the YMCA is for all people, and that shows in our staffing. Here, you will be able to put your experiences, abilities, and energy to work as you impact the lives of those around you.
For over 150 years, the YMCA of Greater Erie has been committed to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving our nation’s health and well-being, and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors, the Y enables our youth, adults, families and communities to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.
The same core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility that provide a positive experience for our members, translate into an empowering and rewarding career for our 20,000 employees in 10,000 communities across the country. When you work for the Y, you’re not just a staff member, you’re part of a cause. The YMCA fosters a fun, safe and caring environment built upon teamwork, staff development and community.
Imagine being a part of one of the most respected human services organizations in the world, where your work positively influences the lives of others, apply your experience, knowledge, creativity and energy, and build your career while discovering new talents. Create a better future for yourself and your neighbors by working at the YMCA.
