Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the Y community.

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures; completes related reports as required
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic areas
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving
• Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due date
• If required to drive while on duty (either your own vehicle or a Y-owned vehicle), must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum age of 15
• Required Current Certifications: Professional Rescuer CPR/AED, First Aid
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard or YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with Eugene Family YMCA standards

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
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility

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.

Your Y is proud to be have earned a 2025 Best Place for Working Parents^® Designation, recognizing for our commitment to supporting working parents through family-friendly policies and practices.

• Paid vacation and sick time (for eligible employees)
• Employer retirement contribution of 12% of earnings for employees with 2-year tenure
• Voluntary 403b retirement savings account
• Free Facility and Nationwide Membership for employee, significant other and dependents under the age of 24, living at same address
• Generous discounts on various Y programming, including Health & Wellness, Swim, Tennis, Early Learning & After School programs and Summer Camp
• Professional development resources, including free and/or discounted trainings and certifications (such as CPR/First Aid certification)