Lifeguard - Northeast Family YMCA

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

Hiring Immediately for Lifeguards! Flexible Schedule and Fun Environment!

Get your whistles and join us poolside! Become a Lifeguard at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA! If you have your certification or are looking to become a lifeguard, please reach out to us to set up a time to talk. We have flexible schedules to accommodate your busy lifestyle.

What You Will Do:

• Under direct supervision of the Aquatic Leader, the Lifeguard is expected to ensure a safe, clean and enjoyable aquatic environment for YMCA members and participants.
• Ensure safety of all individuals in the pool area by being on deck, watching all activity in and around the pool, walking around the pool area, constantly remaining alert while on duty, enforcing all pool rules, recognize emergencies and rescue individuals in stress.

Shift Availability:

• Weekends 1pm - 6:30pm
• Weekdays mid-day shift 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Have a strong swimming background
• Lifeguard Certification or wiliness to attain (GPY will cover the cost of certification)

Some Benefits and Perks of Working at the Y:

• Flexible work schedule
• Free gym membership
• Discounted programming
• Participation in the Y Retirement Fund
• Health and wellness benefits, opportunities for continuing education, and professional training and development. 

Shift Availability:

• Opening shift: 5 am start time.

About the Greater Philadelphia YMCA:
Every team member at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA is guided by our principle of Connecting People To Healthier Lives. That connection with members and to each other is seen and felt across every department. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference in a cause-driven organization, where social responsibility permeates the culture. As one of the largest YMCAs in the country, serving over 240,000 members and participants in 6 counties with 2,500 employees, we have the size and scope to make real and positive change in the communities we serve.

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.