Lifeguard

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Duncan YMCA - Arvada, CO 80004Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $19.29 - $19.29 HourlyJob Shift: Any
Now Hiring Lifeguards - Be the Reason Someone Gets Home Safe

Are you alert, responsible, and ready to make a real impact?

At the YMCA, lifeguards do more than watch the water — they create a safe, welcoming environment where individuals and families can build confidence, learn new skills, and belong.

We’re hiring dependable, mission-driven Lifeguards to join our aquatics team.

 

Why This Role Matters

Drowning prevention is serious work. As a YMCA Lifeguard, you serve as a safety leader, role model, and calm presence in our aquatic spaces.

Every shift, you demonstrate our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility — and ensure every participant can enjoy the water safely.

 

What You’ll Do


Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area
Enforce safety rules in a professional and respectful manner
Respond quickly and confidently in emergency situations
Provide first aid and emergency care when needed
Build positive relationships with members and participants
Support swim lessons and aquatic programs as assigned


 

What We’re Looking For


Strong sense of responsibility and focus
Ability to remain alert for extended periods
Quick decision-making skills
Professional communication
Team-oriented mindset


Required Certifications


Lifeguard Certification
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
First Aid


(If certification is needed, candidates may contact the Aquatics Manager, Robert Baker at rbaker@denverymca.org training opportunities.)

 

Why You’ll Love Working at the Y


Flexible scheduling
Free YMCA membership
Paid training opportunities
Growth pathways (Head Guard, Swim Instructor, Aquatics Coordinator)
A workplace where your role truly matters


 



POSITION SUMMARY 


The Lifeguard, working as part of the Aquatics team, will deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The Lifeguard will be responsible for guarding the pool and assuring a safe and clean aquatic environment for members and guests. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA. 

 

THE YMCA AS THE THIRD PLACE 

To be the welcoming and transformative place - beyond work and home - where people feel most able to be their true selves; explore their purpose, dreams and goals; achieve health and wellness for their spirit, mind and body; connect with their community and feel a sense of belonging and possibilities like nowhere else

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 



Always maintain pool safety; guard using YMCA approved techniques and procedures including dismissing participants for disruptive behaviors  


Perform chemical checks as indicated  


Wear protective gear when handling biohazard materials  


Proactively clean up and/or repair areas used by the program  


Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately using proper forms  


Remain current on Lifeguard Certification, CPR Pro, First Aid and other safety certification training  


Educate participants on pool rules and enforce rules as required 


Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans  



 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS 



Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger to handle or feel objects, tools, controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear  


Exposed to wet and humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions including direct UV sun rays, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and potentially explosive materials   


Regularly lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds  


Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and focus  


Qualifications & BenefitsQUALIFICATIONS



16 years of age or older  


CPR/AED, Oxygen Administration, and Standard First Aid or ability to obtain before hire  


American Red Cross/YMCA Lifeguard certification or ability to obtain before hire  


High customer relation skills  



 

BENEFITS


Free individual membership 
Program discounts
Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
Employee Assistance Program
Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week