NO LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION? We will train you for for free!
This is a great part-time job (6-28 hours/week) for students, retirees, and everyone in between who likes the water and working with kids. Our lifeguards maintain safe aquatic environments by providing careful surveillance of aquatic activities, rule enforcement, water rescue assistance, and first aid/CPR care as needed. In addition, our lifeguards provide excellent customer service to enhance membership experience in the pool areas.
We provide ample in-service training to upkeep lifeguard physical skills as well as developing customer service and problem solving strategies. Applicants do not need to have a lifeguarding certification to apply -- we certify incoming staff in American Red Cross Lifeguarding free of charge -- but must meet the following swim requirements to be eligible:
Required Swim Skills:
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be at least 16 years of age
Demonstrate ability to swim in shallow & deep water as well as tread water
Excellent customer service skills
Patience and ability to communicate with members of all ages and backgrounds
Professional demeanor-punctual and consistent
Compensation:
$20.00-21.00/hour DOE
On the job training
Free YMCA membership!
Current American Red Cross or Y-Guard Lifeguarding Certification
OR
Able to attend and successfully complete American Red Cross Lifeguard training course at the YMCA
We strive to build a staff team that reflects the broad diversity of our community. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
To apply directly to the Y, visit: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/YOU1010YMCAE/JobBoard/88cbfbf4-7090-43f2-847e-6e6f480acf71/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=dfb371cd-f2b5-4e6e-af3d-dd154b64b34c
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The YMCA of the East Bay, one of the largest YMCA’s in the country, is looking for lifeguards for the Berkeley YMCA in Berkeley, CA. The Berkeley YMCA has 2 indoor pools, including a 7 lane lap pool, open year round. The mission of the YMCA of the East Bay is: To empower youth, advance health and strengthen communities. For more information about the Y, visit www.ymcaeastbay.org.