Top 22 Lifeguard Jobs in Edwardsville, Il

Certified Lifeguard
Young Mens Christian Association —Edwardsville, IL
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- 16+ years old
- Budgeting
- Entry level
Lifeguard-CMT YMCA
Gateway Region YMCA —Maryville, IL
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- 403(b)
Aquatics Coordinator
Young Mens Christian Association —Edwardsville, IL
- $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Opening Lifeguard-East Belleville YMCA
Gateway Region YMCA —Belleville, IL
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- 403(b)
Weekend Lifeguard-East Belleville YMCA
Gateway Region YMCA —Belleville, IL
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- 403(b)
Life Guard
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, Inc. —St. Louis, MO
- $21.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
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Lifeguard-O'Fallon Park Rec Complex YMCA
Gateway Region YMCA —St. Louis, MO
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- 403(b)
Lifeguard-South City
Gateway Region YMCA —St. Louis, MO
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- 403(b)
Part Time Lifeguard
City of Fairview Heights —Fairview Heights, IL
- $15 - $19 an hour
- Extended hours
- CPR Certification
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- First Aid Certification
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Pool Attendant
McCormack Baron Management, Inc. —St. Louis, MO
- CPR Certification
- Cleaning
- Entry level
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Lifeguard-Emerson YMCA
Gateway Region YMCA —Ferguson, MO
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- 403(b)
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Part-time Indoor Lifeguard
City of Florissant —Florissant, MO
- $16.25 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- 16+ years old
- Outdoor work
LIFEGUARD
Midwest Pool Management —St. Louis, MO
- From $15.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- First Aid Certification
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Lifeguard-Mid County
Gateway Region YMCA —Brentwood, MO
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- 403(b)
Seasonal Rink Guard- Ice 2026-2027
City of Florissant —Florissant, MO
- $15 an hour
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Certified Lifeguard

Young Mens Christian Association -
Edwardsville, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$17 an hour

Qualifications

Lifeguard Training
Lifeguard Certification
Swimming rescues
Drowning response

Full Job Description

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

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 find ways to connect them to one another and the Y community. Hiring for current and summer openings.

OUR CULTURE:

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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, and the “safe-in-six” model; completes related reports as required
Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area
Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state health department code
Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed
Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving
Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action
Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants
Attends all staff meetings and in-service training
Performs other duties as assigned
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum age of 16, 15 with a worker's permit
Certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date
Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards

Lifeguard certification may be provided upon employment

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.

YMCA COMPENTENCIES (LEADER/TEAM LEADER):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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.

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