Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

Love swimming and working at the pool? We got you.

We are looking for individuals age 16+ to serve as lifeguards. As a lifeguard, you develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime!

Some rewards for joining our team:

Summer Retention Bonus: Support a safe and successful pool season—team members who work 300 hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day will earn a $500 bonus!
Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
Flexible work schedule. Opening shifts available for the early bird!
Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job as our Lifeguard:

Age 16+
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or ability to pass the course
Passionate about safety around water and strong swim skills

The responsibilities we will trust you as our Lifeguard:

Ensuring the safety and surveillance of all pool participants
Understanding and applying organizational safety procedures for the pool deck and aquatic areas
Maintaining organization and cleanliness of the pool deck, including skimming and brushing

What you can expect:

Support from an amazing leadership team
Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

After reading this, if you're thinking this is great- Let's gooooooo! We want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

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