Lifeguard (Coney Island YMCA)

Salary: $18.00 Hourly

The Coney Island YMCA is seeking Lifeguards who will be responsible for maintaining safe conditions in and around the swim area at the branch. The Lifeguard will promote a safe and positive atmosphere in accordance with YMCA aquatics policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must be Rescue Ready: uniform, pocket face mask/gloves, whistle and rescue tube.
• Continuous and active scanning of the pool.
  
• Know and understand the Emergency Action Plan and Emergency Evacuation Routes.
  
• Enforce aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly.
  
• Perform second duties, as requested, only when not lifeguarding.
  
• Maintain positive relationships with members and staff.
  
• Follow the directions of the YMCA of Greater New York aquatic supervisors, in accordance with the YMCA aquatic standards.
  
• Must attain YMCA Lifeguard certification within 90 days of hire and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification within 120 days of hire.
  
• Maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness.  Responsible for recertification before expiration.
  
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events.
  

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Must be 16 years of age or older. 
• Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support and First Aid and Emergency Oxygen (if required by certification organization).
• Demonstrate swim strokes, lifeguard rescues and BLS/BFA/EO skills.
  
• Excellent hospitality skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.