Job Description

Student Worker - Lifeguard - Greater Waco YMCA

Job Classification: Community Service, Student

Department: Off Campus Community Service

Hiring Manager: Vicki Deckard

Contact: vdeckard@ymcactx.org

Work Schedule: Flexible Working Hours

Desired Length of Employment: Fall 2025/Spring 2026, August 3, 2025 - May 9, 2026

Pay Rate: $15

Key Components: This position is reserved for Federal Work Study (FWS) students only. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Supports members in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall aquatics experience, while incorporating YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility when carrying out their job functions.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of members.
• Cultivate positive relationships and maintain effective communication with members and other staff.
• Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Communicates effectively with Site Director and Aquatics Director.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintains required program records.
• Maintains program site and equipment in an orderly manner.
• Must be reliable with a good attendance record.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Leadership Competencies (Leader):

• Communication & Influence
• Inclusion
• Emotional Maturity

Qualifications:

• Complete YMCA or ARC Lifeguard Training.
• Complete Child Abuse Prevention training prior to first day of work.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 30 days of hire date.
• Must complete required training hours on an annual basis.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Experience working with children is a plus but not required.

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.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. The ability to hear, speak and understand the words of others is essential.
• Must be mentally alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents.
• Must be mentally alert to make sound judgments and decisions even when distracted by noise and activity, and can work with irate, complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing comments made.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds without strain.
• Physical demands essential to this position: Climbing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, digital dexterity, balancing, crouching, standing, pulling, grasping, repetitive motion, stooping, crawling, and walking.

Job Description:

• Work with local organization(s) or community partners
• Provide excellent customer service as a representative of the University
• May assist with planning, organizing, and implementing community services or programs
• May assist with various projects, activities or tasks related to community projects
• May contribute to developing and maintaining good relationships with internal and external partners
• May serve as a source to provide information about resources and assistance related to community program(s) or service(s)
• May serve to enhance outreach for the greater Waco community
• Ensure confidentiality of all pertinent information
• May prepare and present information in a group or workshop setting
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Greater Waco YMCA

Work Address: 6800 Harvey Drive Waco, TX 76710

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