Lifeguard

Company: YMCA of Greater Erie
Location: Erie
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

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 up to $14.00/hour depending on experience. 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!NOT A LIFEGUARD YET???? Get certified by clicking here to sign up. ABOUT YMCA OF GREATER ERIEWe 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.A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LIFEGUARDAs 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.QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LIFEGUARD

Keywords: YMCA of Greater Erie, Erie , Lifeguard, Other , Erie, Pennsylvania