Aquatics: Lifeguards

QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum age of 15 years of age; certifications for Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, Oxygen and First Aid.

• At least one lifeguard (holding current YMCA, or Red Cross certification) will be on duty at all times when the pool or pool area is in use.


• All lifeguards that are on duty will be "rescue ready", meaning each guard should be: properly attired and easily identifiable, holding Rescue Tube with strap around their shoulder, equipped with a resuscitation mask and protective gloves, wearing a whistle, positioned at the pool's edge, standing or seated in an elevated guard stand and actively scanning their area of coverage completely within 10 seconds and are able to get to a victim under water within 10 seconds.


• Observe participants in the pool and the pool area.


• Maintain pool and make sure pool area is safe and clean.


• Maintain professional conduct and a neat appearance consistent with the Aquatic Dress Policy.


• Maintain an alert and observant behavior at all times.


• Be aware of the YMCA programs and schedules and willingly share the information with participants.


• Promote the YMCA mission.


• Suggest improvements.


• Attend trainings and meetings when scheduled.


• Be a positive example of the YMCA to the members and participants.


• Perform all other functions as assigned, relative to the welfare of the association.