Program Lead - Head Lifeguard - Southwest Valley Family YMCA

Leads the lifeguard team in maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas.

Creates a positive atmosphere that promotes safety and engagement for staff, volunteers, and members.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A HEAD LIFEGUARD: Leads the lifeguard team to meet operational needs of the pool and fulfill YMCA objectives.Assists aquatic supervisor in recruiting, hiring, and training of lifeguards and junior lifeguards.Works with aquatic supervisor to ensure lifeguard expenses fall within the department budget.With aquatic supervisor, create the lifeguard schedule, incorporating time for breaks and cleaning.Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately.Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or Health Department code.Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, and other staff.Create a mission-based environment which enables everyone to be engaged in the YMCA movement.Attends all staff meetings and in-service training; trains and supervises junior lifeguards as assigned.Completes essential functions of a lifeguard while serving in-ratio as needed for proper operation.



*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A HEAD LIFEGUARD: Minimum age of 18.Minimum of one year working as a lifeguard; preferably with the YMCA.Current Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Certification.Ability to relate to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.Ability to think in the abstract, solve problems, and make quick decisions under stress.Have adequate memory skills to be able to retain and apply lifeguard training knowledge.Ability to effectively communicate information with members, peers, and supervisors.Must be observant, safety conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.

PART TIME BENEFITS: Free YMCA Staff MembershipDiscounted Family MembershipEmployee Program Rewards and DiscountsPaid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options OUR YMCA CULTURE: At the Valley of the Sun YMCA, we are a Beacon in the Desert and serving as Centers for Community Well-Being, where children, families, staff, and communities can thrive.

Guided by our mission and values, we create welcoming environments that promote health, belonging, and opportunity for all.

Through our commitment to Be Well, Do Good, Lead Change, we prioritize safety, well-being, and excellence; strengthen communities through meaningful relationships and service; and embrace innovation, learning, and leadership to create lasting impact for future generations.

We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined in our pursuit of stronger children, stronger families, and stronger communities.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer...