Lifeguard

Description: Make a difference. Lead with confidence. Help save lives .

The St. Cloud Area Family YMCA is looking for a responsible, energetic, and team-oriented Lifeguard to help lead our aquatics team. In this role, you’ll do more than monitor the pool — you’ll help create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for everyone who walks through our doors! If you’re passionate about aquatics, safety, and making a positive impact in your community, we’d love to have you on our team. Lifeguards may also have the option to assist with group swim lessons, or teach private lessons based on certifications and experience.

Requirements: What You'll Love Working at the Y:

• Free YMCA membership and discounts on programs
• Enjoy up to 4 hours of free childcare in Kidzone for dependents ages 1–11 during your scheduled shift
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid training and certification opportunities
• Build leadership and real-life emergency response skills
• Supportive, inclusive team environment where you’ll build friendships and have fun
• Opportunity to grow within a mission-driven organization where your role truly matters

Essential Duties:

• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and policies.
• Attend/review daily lifeguard staff briefings to ensure smooth operations and clear communication.
• Monitor swimming areas to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.
• Respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, including administering first aid, CPR, and water rescues as needed.
• Conduct regular safety checks of pool areas, equipment, and safety procedures.
• May assist with training processes for new lifeguards and staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation of incidents and pool conditions.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing concerns and questions from members and guests.
• Enforce all YMCA policies, rules, and regulations in a fair and consistent manner.
• Participate in regular safety drills to remain prepared for emergencies.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety practices and procedures.

Requirements What You Bring :

• Current Lifeguard Certification (YMCA, Red Cross, or equivalent)
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required
• The ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Minimum 1 year of lifeguarding experience preferred
• Must be at least 16 years old
• All candidates must be able to pass the American Red Cross swim test during the interview process, which includes:
• Swim on front for 150 yards, tread water for 2 minutes with hands out of water, then swim on front for 50 yards (must be done consecutively without stopping)
• In a timespan of 1 minute 40 seconds, swimmer must jump into shallow end of pool, swim on front to deep end, retrieve 10 lb. object from bottom of pool, swim on back with object on stomach to the shallow end, place object on pool deck, and get out of pool.
• At the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA, we are committed to strengthening our community through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger — impacting lives every day while helping create a safe and welcoming place for everyone.