Lifeguard - Whitley County Family YMCA

Dive into a Rewarding Career with YMCA Aquatics Team!

Are you passionate about water safety, fitness, and helping others develop new skills? The YMCA is looking for energetic, dedicated individuals to join our Aquatics team and make a splash in our community!

Why you’ll love the YMCA  

As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership or 50% off family membership and 50% discounted programs for you and your household. 

Other perks our Y employees enjoy: 

• Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career. 
• Childcare: While working at a membership branch, up to four hours of Childwatch are offered during regular Childwatch hours. All part-time employees also enjoy a 50% discount before and after school care and summer day camp options. 
• Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!

Responsibilities 

Whitley County Family YMCA is looking for an attentive and responsible team player to fill the position of a lifeguard to help create a safe and positive atmosphere in and around the pool in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

• Serve: Maintain constant and diligent surveillance of the pool at all times and respond to emergency situations.
• Care: Ensure safe, clean, and secure conditions for the indoor pools as well as the surrounding areas.  
• Lead: Enforce all aquatics rules and policies on a fair and consistent basis.

Requirements 

Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:

• Must be at least 16 years of age. (Candidates who are 15 years old may be considered for a Junior Lifeguard position).
• 2 years of high school or the equivalent.
• Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills. 
• Excellent human relations skills and enthusiasm. 
• Certification from the YMCA or other accredited association preferred (i.e., LGI and YMCA PYAL, etc.) or the willingness to become certified.
• Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.

Swimming Prerequisite:

1. Swim 150 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Stop to tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs, then continue swimming an additional 50 yards.
2. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

Salary: Part-time $12.50-$13.00 hourly

Hours Available: 

• Tuesday 12:00pm-3:30pm 
• Friday 7:30am-1:00pm 
• Occasional weekends

Location: Whitley County Family YMCA,950 E. Van Buren St., Columbia City, IN 46725