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Deep Lifeguard Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

YMCA

Lifeguard (Berkeley Y)

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Treading in deep water for 2 minutes. * Submerging 7.5 feet to retrieve a 10 pound diving brick ... Lifeguard training course at the YMCA Additional Information We strive to build a staff team that ...

Downtown Berkeley YMCA

Lifeguard (Berkeley Y)

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Treading in deep water for 2 minutes. * Submerging 7.5 feet to retrieve a 10 pound diving brick ... Lifeguard training course at the YMCA Additional Information We strive to build a staff team that ...

Channel Islands YMCA

LIFEGUARD

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$18.04 - $18.54/hr

Possess A Basic-Level Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) Certification From One Of The Following Organizations: Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard, YMCA, Ellis & Associates International ...

Channel Islands YMCA

LIFEGUARD

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$18.04 - $18.54/hr

Possess a basic-level Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) certification from one of the following organizations: Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard, YMCA, Ellis & Associates International ...

Channel Islands YMCA

LIFEGUARD

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$18.04 - $18.54/hr

Possess a basic-level Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) certification from one of the following organizations: Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard, YMCA, Ellis & Associates International ...

Channel Islands YMCA

LIFEGUARD

Ventura, CA · On-site

$18.04 - $19.04/hr

Possess a basic-level Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) certification from one of the following organizations: Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard, YMCA, Ellis & Associates International ...

Channel Islands YMCA

LIFEGUARD

Solvang, CA · On-site

$18.04 - $19/hr

Possess a basic-level Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) certification from one of the following organizations: Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard, YMCA, Ellis & Associates International ...

CHANNEL ISLANDS YOUNG MENS CHRISTIA

LIFEGUARD

Ventura, CA · On-site

$18.04 - $19.04/hr

Possess a basic-level Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) certification from one of the following organizations: Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard, YMCA, Ellis & Associates International ...

Channel Islands YMCA

LIFEGUARD

Solvang, CA · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Possess a basic-level Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) certification from one of the following organizations: Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard, YMCA, Ellis & Associates International ...

CHANNEL ISLANDS YOUNG MENS CHRISTIA

LIFEGUARD

Solvang, CA · On-site

$18.04 - $19/hr

Possess a basic-level Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) certification from one of the following organizations: Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard, YMCA, Ellis & Associates International ...

Downtown Berkeley YMCA

Lifeguard (Oakland Y)

Oakland, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

NO LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION? We will train you for for free! This is a great part-time job (6-28 ... Treading in deep water for 2 minutes. * Submerging 7.5 feet to retrieve a 10 pound diving brick ...

YMCA

Lifeguard (Oakland Y)

Oakland, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

NO LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION? We will train you for for free! This is a great part-time job (6-28 ... Treading in deep water for 2 minutes. * Submerging 7.5 feet to retrieve a 10 pound diving brick ...

Channel Islands YMCA

LIFEGUARD

Santa Ynez, CA · On-site

$18.04 - $19/hr

Possess a basic-level Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) certification from one of the following organizations: Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard, YMCA, Ellis & Associates International ...

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Lifeguard (Berkeley Y)

YMCA

Berkeley, CA • On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

YMCA rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 1,987 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

570th of 771 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Company Description

The YMCA of the East Bay, one of the largest YMCA's in the country, is looking for lifeguards for the Berkeley YMCA in Berkeley, CA. The Berkeley YMCA has 2 indoor pools, including a 7 lane lap pool, open year round.

The mission of the YMCA of the East Bay is: To empower youth, advance health and strengthen communities.

For more information about the Y, visit www.ymcaeastbay.org.

Job Description

NO LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION? We will train you for for free!

This is a great part-time job (6-28 hours/week) for students, retirees, and everyone in between who likes the water and working with kids. Our lifeguards maintain safe aquatic environments by providing careful surveillance of aquatic activities, rule enforcement, water rescue assistance, and first aid/CPR care as needed. In addition, our lifeguards provide excellent customer service to enhance membership experience in the pool areas.

We provide ample in-service training to upkeep lifeguard physical skills as well as developing customer service and problem solving strategies. Applicants do not need to have a lifeguarding certification to apply -- we certify incoming staff in American Red Cross Lifeguarding free of charge -- but must meet the following swim requirements to be eligible:  

Required Swim Skills: 

  • Swimming 300 yards continuously (demonstrating both freestyle and breaststroke) - this is 12 lengths of a 25 yard pool (or 6 laps) without stopping.
  • Treading in deep water for 2 minutes.
  • Submerging 7.5 feet to retrieve a 10 pound diving brick (without goggles) before swimming 15 feet back to the wall with the brick and climbing out without using a ladder/stairs). 

Minimum Qualifications:
Must be at least 16 years of age
Demonstrate ability to swim in shallow & deep water as well as tread water
Excellent customer service skills
Patience and ability to communicate with members of all ages and backgrounds
Professional demeanor-punctual and consistent


Compensation:
$20.00-21.00/hour DOE 
On the job training
Free YMCA membership!

Qualifications

Current American Red Cross or Y-Guard Lifeguarding Certification

OR

Able to attend and successfully complete American Red Cross Lifeguard training course at the YMCA

Additional Information

We strive to build a staff team that reflects the broad diversity of our community. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

To apply directly to the Y, visit: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/YOU1010YMCAE/JobBoard/88cbfbf4-7090-43f2-847e-6e6f480acf71/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=dfb371cd-f2b5-4e6e-af3d-dd154b64b34c

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