About the role
How would you like a free YMCA membership? The YMCA of DeKalb County is looking for a dependable, attentive, and caring individual to join our Aquatics team as a weekday daytime lifeguard.
This position may be a great fit for:
- Parents with children in school
- Retirees looking to stay active and connected
- Veterans
- Anyone looking for meaningful part-time work during the day
This isn't just another part-time job. It's an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping create a safe, welcoming environment where children learn to swim, families make memories, and members improve their health and well-being.
What we're looking for:
- Available weekdays during daytime hours
- Dependable and safety-minded
- Enjoys working with people
- Willing to become lifeguard certified (YMCA certification courses available)
Why work at the YMCA?
- FREE YMCA membership for employees
- Discounted family memberships and YMCA programs
- Support your local community
- Opportunities for advancement
- A supportive team that values relationships, service, and community
- Flexible part-time schedule
- The opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of others
- Childcare available
Responsibilities
To help create a safe and positive atmosphere in and around the pool in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
- Serve: Always maintain constant and diligent surveillance of the pool 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 DeKalb County as well as:
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Current Lifeguard Certification preferred or ability to get certified.
- Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.
If this sounds like a good fit for you—or someone you know—we'd love to hear from you!
Pay: $12.50 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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