Lifeguard
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 16, 2026.
Description
Want to make a positive difference in the lives of other people? Come work for the YMCA where meaningful relationships are made every day. Y employees receive a free membership and other benefits!
Positions available at the Auburn YMCA and over the summer at Casey park!
General Functions:
Under the direction of the Aquatics Director and/or Aquatics Coordinator, Lifeguards ensures the safety of pool patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.
Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area.
- Maintain order; understand, uphold and enforce pool rules.
- Prevent accidents whenever possible. Respond quickly and appropriately to all emergency situations in and around the pool.
- Report in writing to the Aquatics Director all accidents, rescues, potential danger areas, damaged equipment, discipline problems and complaints.
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions as designated by the Aquatics Director.
- Secure the pool by locking all doors when the pools are closed and a lifeguard is not on duty.
- Keep abreast of current information relating to lifeguarding.
- Completes additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Adheres and complies with policies and procedures of the Auburn YMCA-WEIU.
Requirements
Qualifications:
A lifeguard should possess a high degree of safety consciousness, solid decision making skills and good judgment. Additionally lifeguards should be courteous, reliable and friendly while demonstrating a mature and professional demeanor as a representative of the YMCA. Lifeguards should be keenly aware of the risks to pool patrons of not performing the essential functions of their position.
- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
- Must hold current certification in YMCA lifeguarding or equivalent.
- Must hold current certification in Basic First Aid through ASHI or equivalent.
- Must hold current certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer through ASHI or equivalent.
- Must hold current certification in Emergency Oxygen Administration through ASHI or equivalent.
- Crossover to YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within six months of hire date if currently certified in other organizations.
Effect on End Result:
- The Auburn Y Aquatic Programs will be operated in a safe and effective manner
- YMCA participants will enhance their physical fitness.
- Maintain and further the positive image of the YMCA within the community.
Salary Description
$16/hour