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Lifeguard

YMCA of Greater Omaha - Armbrust YMCA, Omaha, NE, US; Charles E. Lakin YMCA, Council Bluffs, IA, US; Kirn Pool, Council Bluffs, IA, US; Maple Street YMCA, Omaha, NE, US; Mills County YMCA, Glenwood, IA, US; Sarpy Community YMCA, Papillion, NE, US; Southwest YMCA, Omaha, NE, US; YMCA Healthy Living Center, Council Bluffs, IA, US
Posted on: August 22, 2025

Contact Info
Joy Landwehr
[email protected]
(402) 896-4200
5404 S. 168th St Omaha, Nebraska 68144 United States

So many perks & benefits ~ Enjoy a flexible schedule ~ Work with great people ~ Make a difference in our community ~ Free YMCA membership ~ Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you ~ Tuition discounts ~ Flexible work attire ~ Training & development!

BENEFITS:

We pay for your training! American Red Cross Lifeguard Training including CPR for the Professional Rescuer provided by the YMCA.
Free individual YMCA membership
Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you!
YMCA program & childcare discounts
Flexible work attire – Y shirts provided & you choose your style
Tuition discounts, training & development, & opportunities to advance.
100% employer-paid retirement contribution of 12% of earnings – no employee match or contribution required (after meeting eligibility requirements)
Enjoy a flexible schedule, work with great people, & make a difference in our community!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Deck Supervisors deliver excellent service to all members, guests and program participants. The primary responsibility is to provide overall supervision of the pool area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Builds relationships with members, program participants, volunteers, and staff to gain and retain members.

2. Relates to the public in a positive manner, addressing member concerns and interacting with participants as well as informing supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.

3. Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.

4. Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

5. Enforces all pool rules and regulations promptly and professionally; notifies the appropriate staff member of any inappropriate behavior.

6. May be responsible for opening/closing the facility, as well as supervising staff and/or monitoring procedures and policies during the assigned shift.

7. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, guidelines and program standards for the pool and aquatics area.

8. Assists with the general maintenance and upkeep of the aquatics facility.

9. Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.

10. Actively participates in department and branch staff meetings and/or related trainings.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Inclusion

Critical Thinking & Decision Making

Functional Expertise

Engaging Community

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least 18 years of age

2. Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness

3. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards

4. Ability to work independently with attention to detail required

5. Complete before first shift: YMCA cause & culture training; Aquatics-specific training; all required abuse prevention training.

6. Demonstrated leadership, dependability & flexibility in work hours

7. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check.

8. Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training.

9. Report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and adhere to mandated abuse reporting and responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and be able to communicate using a computer and phone as well as face-to-face interaction.
The employee may be required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the facility on a regular basis.
Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions required.
The YMCA of Greater Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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