Lifeguard - Free Training
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The Granite YMCA
NH
Summary
Lifeguards are responsible for monitoring the pool area to ensure a safe and positive environment for all swimmers while enforcing all pool rules and safety procedures. They must also respond quickly to emergencies, perform water rescues as needed, and complete necessary safety checks and incident reports.
Job Description
The YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown is looking for part-time Lifeguards to join our fun, energetic, and mission-driven aquatics team. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to gain leadership experience, build their resume, and contribute to a safer, healthier community. Don’t have a certification yet? No problem – we offer training for qualified candidates with possible job offer available upon certification completion! Flexible shifts offered throughout the week to include early mornings, daytimes, evenings, weekdays and weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor pool area to ensure a safe and positive environment for all swimmers
- Enforce all pool rules and safety procedures
- Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and perform water rescues as needed
- Complete safety checks and maintain accurate incident reports
- Arrive on time and in proper uniform for every scheduled shift
- Attend required staff trainings and in-service sessions
- Find and report shift coverage in case of absence
Qualifications:
- Certified Lifeguard
- Certifications in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen
- Ability to stay alert and act calmly in high-pressure situations
- Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
- Must meet physical requirements of lifeguarding (swimming, endurance, etc.)
Benefits:
- Free YMCA membership
- Flexible scheduling
- Program discounts
- Paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Tuition discounts to select NH and online schools
- Employee discounts on entertainment, tickets, and more
- Retirement savings plan options (for employees 18+)
Why Work at the Y?
At the YMCA, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values community impact, safety, and personal growth. Whether you're a seasoned lifeguard or just starting out, we’ll provide the tools and training you need to succeed.
The Granite YMCA creates a community where all are welcome and builds a healthy spirit, mind and body based on the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. The Y is the unparalleled cause for strengthening community because we are the community. We’ve done it for more than 160 years already, and we’re determined to keep doing it. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to create the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. The Granite YMCA is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected, and secure kids, adults, families, seniors, and communities.
Founded
1854
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Manchester, New Hampshire
The Granite YMCA creates a community where all are welcome and builds a healthy spirit, mind and body based on the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. The Y is the unparalleled cause for strengthening community because we are the community. We’ve done it for more than 160 years already, and we’re determined to keep doing it. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to create the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. The Granite YMCA is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected, and secure kids, adults, families, seniors, and communities.
Founded
1854
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Manchester, New Hampshire