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| **Company** | auburnymca.org |
| **Location** | Auburn, NY |
| **Salary** | $16/hr - $16.5/hr |
| **Posted** | Oct 22, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for auburnymca.org.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for auburnymca.org.

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## Description

**Want to make a positive difference in the lives of other people? Come work for the YMCA where meaningful relationships are made every day. Y employees receive a free membership and other benefits!**

**Positions available at the Auburn YMCA and over the summer at Casey park!**

**General Functions:**

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director and/or Aquatics Coordinator, Lifeguards ensures the safety of pool patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

**Responsibilities:**

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:

- Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area.
- Maintain order; understand, uphold and enforce pool rules.
- Prevent accidents whenever possible. Respond quickly and appropriately to all emergency situations in and around the pool.
- Report in writing to the Aquatics Director all accidents, rescues, potential danger areas, damaged equipment, discipline problems and complaints.
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions as designated by the Aquatics Director.
- Secure the pool by locking all doors when the pools are closed and a lifeguard is not on duty.
- Keep abreast of current information relating to lifeguarding.
- Completes additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Adheres and complies with policies and procedures of the Auburn YMCA-WEIU.

**Qualifications:**

A lifeguard should possess a high degree of safety consciousness, solid decision making skills and good judgment. Additionally lifeguards should be courteous, reliable and friendly while demonstrating a mature and professional demeanor as a representative of the YMCA. Lifeguards should be keenly aware of the risks to pool patrons of not performing the essential functions of their position.

- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
- Must hold current certification in YMCA lifeguarding or equivalent.
- Must hold current certification in Basic First Aid through ASHI or equivalent.
- Must hold current certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer through ASHI or equivalent.
- Must hold current certification in Emergency Oxygen Administration through ASHI or equivalent.
- Crossover to YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within six months of hire date if currently certified in other organizations.

**Effect on End Result:**

1. The Auburn Y Aquatic Programs will be operated in a safe and effective manner
2. YMCA participants will enhance their physical fitness.
3. Maintain and further the positive image of the YMCA within the community.
## Skills

- Surveillance
- Polish
- Aquatics Instruction
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
- IBM Rational DOORS
- Physical Fitness
- First Aid
- Writing
- Lifeguard
- Oxygen Administration

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