Aquatics - Lifeguard
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YMCA of Lincoln
Lincoln, NE, US
Summary
Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions and monitoring children, families, and adults in and around the pool. They also foster a positive environment that promotes member safety and engagement.
Job Description
MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE
Be a leader. Be a lifeguard! Thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds come to the Lincoln Y for water safety education, to learn to swim, and to meet their health and wellness goals in the pool. Lifeguards are essential to ensuring a safe environment for those individuals. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintaining safe swimming conditions and watch over children, families and adults in and around our pools.
- Creating a positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement.
Our Lifeguards are enthusiastic about their work because they get the opportunity to be a leader in all areas of our nonprofit mission: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Plus, they also enjoy:
- A fun and engaging work environment where friendships are made
- Flexible schedules including opportunities to work seasonal or year round in our indoor and outdoor pools
- Room to grow
- Free Y membership at all YMCA of Lincoln locations for qualified staff
- Future employers respect the Y - build your resume
TRAINING IS PROVIDED If you don't have a current certification, that's okay. We will train you and cover the cost of certification as part of your benefits package.
Don't know if you are a strong enough swimmer? No problem. We will support you and help you develop your swimming potential.
TYPES OF POSITIONS We offer both staff and lead/supervisory roles. Applicants will be considered for all roles and opportunities will be further discussed during the interview process.
HOURS Variety of flexible schedules available.
As one of the city’s largest nonprofit youth-serving organizations, the YMCA of Lincoln has served the community for over 150 years, promoting positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body. Today, the YMCA serves over 82,000 people each year through swim lessons, youth sports, afterschool programs and many other services. The association also offers financial assistance for programs to those in need.
The YMCA of Lincoln has four facility branches—Cooper, Copple Family, Fallbrook, and Northeast—as well as, two program branches—Youth Sports and Camp Kitaki—and an Administrative Office. More information about each location, membership benefits, and programming may be found on our website, ymcalincoln.org.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lincoln, Nebraska
As one of the city’s largest nonprofit youth-serving organizations, the YMCA of Lincoln has served the community for over 150 years, promoting positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body. Today, the YMCA serves over 82,000 people each year through swim lessons, youth sports, afterschool programs and many other services. The association also offers financial assistance for programs to those in need.
The YMCA of Lincoln has four facility branches—Cooper, Copple Family, Fallbrook, and Northeast—as well as, two program branches—Youth Sports and Camp Kitaki—and an Administrative Office. More information about each location, membership benefits, and programming may be found on our website, ymcalincoln.org.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lincoln, Nebraska
