Lifeguard-Cloverdale Pool

Pay rate: $17.44-$24/hour (based on experience)

This position is part-time/seasonal and will work at our Cloverdale Pool. A flexible schedule to include mornings, afternoons & evenings as well as weekdays & weekends is desirable.

Lifeguard certification training is available, please see attached flyer.

Employees of the Sonoma County Family YMCA strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. At the Y, you'll work alongside leaders with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skill sets. You'll discover new ways to forge relationships, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day. We are on a quest to make our community stronger beginning with you!

Our lifeguards ensure the pools and surrounding deck areas are safe and respond to emergencies that may occur. They create a welcoming atmosphere for all individuals and promote safety amongst users.

Successful candidates for this position possess the following skills-

• Strong sense of responsibility and focus.
• Supportive of diversity and inclusion in all interactions.
• Confident communication.
• Ability to stay calm and act quickly in emergency situations.
• Maintain certification level physical and mental readiness.

Minimum Qualifications-

• Minimum 15 years of age.
• Required certification-American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Certificate, American Red Cross First Aid for the Public Safety Personnel (Title 22), and American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate.
• Fingerprint clearance from both Department of Justice (DOJ) & FBI, which includes sex offender screening.

Preferred Qualifications-

• Significant knowledge of swimming/aquatics.
• A desire to also teach swim lessons.
• Language skills in Spanish.

When you work for the Sonoma County Family YMCA you’ll enjoy the following benefits-

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Free YMCA membership
• Reduced program fees
• Paid sick time
• Access to dental & vision benefits
• Employee wellness program
• Staff scholarship fund
• Employee assistance program
• Training & career development
• Employer paid trainings (to include CPR/First Aid)
• 10% employer contribution to Y Retirement Fund

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Sonoma County Family YMCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.