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Certified Lifeguard (opener)

Dubuque Community Y

1 Positions

ID: 83881

Posted On 11/03/2025

Job Overview

Save lives and help others have fun as Lifeguard at the Dubuque YMCA! Under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Director, this position creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with Dubuque Community YMCA policies and procedures. All lifeguards must be Lifeguard/First-Aid/AED/CPR certified. All employees also receive complimentary YMCA membership.

BENEFITS:

+ Competitive wages

+ Flexible hours to fit your schedule

+ Complimentary YMCA membership

LIFEGUARD ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1 Open the aquatics area (4:45am-8:30am)

2. Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.

3. Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with DCY policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.

4. Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.

5. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.

6. Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.

7. Maintains accurate records as required by the DCY and/or the state health department code.

8. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.

9. Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.

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

YMCA COMPETENCIES

_Collaboration:_ Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other personΓÇÖs point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

_Personal Growth:_ Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

LIFEGUARD QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum age of 16

2. Certifications: Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED and first aid

3. Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent

4. Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date

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

6. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with DCY standards

LIFEGUARD WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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.

+ Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.

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

Primary Contact

1678126031543

Kyle Helbing

Senior Program Director, Sports

563-556-3371

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Job Details

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Part Time

Company ID

973

Job REQ #

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20251103

End Date

20251130

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Dubuque Community Y

About the Company

Learn, Grow and Thrive with a Career at the Y

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, youΓÇÖll discover more than a jobΓÇöyouΓÇÖll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. In more than 10,000 communities nationwide, our staff membersΓÇöof all ages and from diverse backΓÇôgrounds and life experiencesΓÇöenjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nationΓÇÖs health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors.

The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adult, families and communities. Everyday our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.

With a areas of impact including **YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY,** strengthening communities is our cause. At the Y, we believe that lasting personal and social change happens when we all work together. Every day we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.