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Lifeguard

Sonoma County Family YMCA

Santa Rosa, CA 95404 • $18.21 to $19.21 / hr • 9/12/2026

Job Description

Job Description
NowHiringCertifiedLifeguards|GreatPerks,FlexibleHours,MeaningfulWork

Sonoma County Family YMCA | Santa Rosa, CA | $18.21 - $19.21 per hour

Make an Impact. Save Lives. Build Community.

Are you a certified lifeguard looking for a flexible job where your skills truly matter?

The Sonoma County Family YMCA is hiring Certified Lifeguards to help create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for swimmers of all ages. Whether you're looking for morning, afternoon, evening, weekday, or weekend shifts, we have opportunities that can fit your schedule.

This isn't just another lifeguard job. At the Y, you'll be part of a mission-driven team that strengthens our community every day while gaining valuable experience, professional development, and exceptional employee benefits.

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ImmediateOpenings

We are actively hiring for:

Morning shifts

Afternoon shifts

Evening shifts

Weekday shifts

Weekend shifts

RequiredCertification

ApplicantsmustalreadypossessacurrentLifeguardCertificationtobeconsidered.

WhatYou'llDo
  • Maintain active surveillance of the pool and surrounding areas
  • Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies
  • Enforce safety rules and YMCA policies
  • Build positive relationships with members and guests
  • Perform pool safety checks and facility inspections
  • Assist with maintaining a clean and safe aquatic environment
  • Work collaboratively with the aquatics team
WhatMakesaGreatLifeguardattheY?

We're looking for individuals who are:

  • Responsible and dependable
  • Calm under pressure
  • Attentive and safety-focused
  • Friendly and welcoming
  • Team-oriented
  • Passionate about serving the community
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be at least 15 years old by date of hire
  • Required Certifications: American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Certificate, American Red Cross First Aid for the Public Safety Personnel (Title 22), and American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate.
  • Ability to meet all YMCA and Red Cross lifeguarding standards
  • Ability to maintain certification-level physical readiness
  • DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance required

WhyChoosetheSonomaCountyFamilyYMCA?More Than a Paycheck

We invest in our staff and provide benefits that are uncommon for