Lifeguard – West Toledo YMCA

Position:  Lifeguard – West Toledo YMCA 

Branch:  West Toledo YMCA

Position Type: Part-time (Morning and Evening shifts both available)

Pay: $11.00 per hour

Be a difference maker, with the YMCA of Greater Toledo. We are a Cause Driven community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, whose passion is the many people we guide, teach, and protect every day. As leaders in the health and wellness field, we’re making a strong, lasting, positive impact on our community. Here, you’ll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares people for success? Their future begins now. And so does yours.

 Regardless of your role with us, you’ll find so many things to love when you become part of our team. There’s our fun, challenging work environment. There’s the awesome team and supportive organization. You’ll find that everyone in YMCA of Greater Toledo has the same goal: to prepare people for success and inspire them to be lifelong learners. Flexible, Creative, Fun, nurturing, positive…we’re not just saying it. You’ll find these things being demonstrated here, every day.

 Position Summary:

Do you have a Lifeguard Certification or are you interested in getting one?  Do you enjoy people and helping to keep them safe?  Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community.  Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job – you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

 Job Requirements:

A YMCA lifeguard must possess and keep current the following certifications at all times:  Lifeguarding, Adult/Child/Infant CPR (Professional Rescue or Healthcare Provider), First Aid, Oxygen Administration, and AED.  Understand facility policies, procedures, and rules.  Possess leadership qualities and a strong work ethic. 

 Why Work At The Y?

1. Future employers respect the Y

When future employers see the Y on your resume, they think of an organization with global ties that has been around for more than 100 years. We have a reputation for hiring good people who do great things.

2.   Every day is something new

Whenever you work or wherever you work, every day is a new adventure. One moment you’ll be helping kids with homework and the next you’ll be leading a big art project or games outside.

3.   Free Y membership

When you work for the Y, we offer you all the perks of being a Y member including access to all branches and discounts on classes, child care, and camp.

4.   The job is designed with your schedule in mind

Part-time and full-time positions are available, making jobs at the Y ideal for anyone! 

5.   The best coworkers ever

Everyone that works at the Y shares a passion for making their communities a better place, especially for kids. Don't be surprised if you leave your Y with great professional experience and new friends.

 Along with competitive pay, the YMCA of Greater Toledo offers exceptions benefits which include the following:

• Complimentary YMCA membership for all employees.  Full time employees will receive a complimentary YMCA membership for their entire family.
• A rewarding career with professional growth and advancement opportunities
• A challenging and fun work environment with creative and talented individuals.
• Full time employees are eligible to receive quality health insurance (medical, dental and vision) with affordable premiums.  
• Full time employees also receive (at no cost to them) Long Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage.
• All employees are eligible to participate in the YMCA’s excellent retirement fund. 

 The YMCA of Greater Toledo is a drug free workplace and is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

 If interested, please send resume electronically to Kathy LaFountain at klafountain@ymcatoledo.org