Seasonal Outdoor Pool Lifeguard - Graham Aquatic Center York

Seasonal Lifeguard – Graham Aquatic Center (2026)

Join our team and help keep our outdoor pool safe and fun all summer! The Graham Aquatic Center is hiring Lifeguards for the 2026 season to monitor swimmers, enforce safety rules, and respond to emergencies.

Schedule: Open seven days a week, 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM

If you're responsible, alert, and enjoy working outdoors in a team environment, we'd love to have you on board to make a splash this summer!

Employees enjoy FREE use of the facilities at all branches, including our outdoor pools, gym, and wellness center. Program discounts include FREE use of Child Watch up to 3 hours per day for your own children while you're working when available, and discounts on programs and lessons.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Lifeguard at the YMCA creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining the safety of all aquatic facility users in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains active surveillance of the pool area while remaining on deck at all times, never leaving the pool unattended, and responds to any emergency that occurs


2. Remain rescue ready while on the pool desk, including proper attire


3. Follows proper protocol for transitioning with other lifeguards for reporting on duty and off duty as per scheduled shifts.


4. Enforces all pool rules in a consistent and friendly manner, and remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others


5. Organizes equipment and keeps pool area neat


6. Informs members about lap patterns and areas of activity while responding to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner


7. Keep a friendly and warm atmosphere for all members and guests, but remember the primary responsibility and continue to supervise all areas


8. Follow the proper opening and closing procedures


9. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA (i.e. chemical readings)


10. Attends monthly staff meetings and trainings

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Inclusion


• Critical Thinking & Decision Making


• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 15


• Certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguard


• Obtain a state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance


• Obtain Mandated Reporter Clearance

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


• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard


• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility


• May regularly work in an outside environment and exposed to the elements


• May have exposure to pool chemicals


• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness


• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility


• Employee must be able to communicate effectively by speaking and listening in a loud environment


• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Obtain Criminal background check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.