Lifeguard We are hiring lifeguards to be part of the aquatics team serving the Highland County YMCA.

Do you get excited at the thought of keeping people safe? Do you love to swim? If you have the ability to inspire confidence and calm in the face of a crisis, we have the perfect job for you! Come join our awesome lifeguard team. You will enforce swimming pool rules in a considerate but firm manner, while building relationships with members. A strong ability to swim, quick reaction time, and excellent powers of concentration are a must. Having the magical balance between excellent customer service and safety-mindedness is preferred.  Starting pay is $13/hour. Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision of guests in aquatic areas & on decks.
• Enforce rules & regulations of the facility.
• Respond to emergency situations & assist in communicating during emergencies.
• Maintain skills at a test-ready level.
• Advise management of unsafe conditions.
• Perform daily pool maintenance duties to ensure facility safety & cleanliness.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• LG, CPR, First Aid & AED certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
• One year of lifeguarding & customer service experience preferred.