Part-Time
Lifeguard
Updated on 9/11/2026
YMCA of San Diego County
1,001-5,000 employees
Nonprofit promoting youth development and fitness
Compensation Overview
$18 - $19.80/hr
Rancho Peñasquitos, San Diego, CA, USA + 5 more
More locations: Encinitas, CA, USA | Oceanside, CA, USA | Santee, CA, USA | La Mesa, CA, USA | San Diego, CA, USA
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- The candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
- The candidate must hold a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and must cross over to YMCA certification within six months.
- The candidate must hold current CPR Professional Rescuer/AED certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.
- The candidate must hold current First Aid certification, or First Aid for Public Safety Personnel certification within 11 months, from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.
- The candidate must hold current oxygen certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.
- The candidate must pass a written and practical skills examination before beginning duty.
- The candidate must have the visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
- The candidate must be able to observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
- Practice preventative lifeguard techniques at all times, including maintaining a full view of the area of responsibility above and below the water surface.
- Position the area of responsibility within 180 degrees, scan it every five to ten seconds, maintain contact with a victim within ten seconds, and remain within two feet of the pool.
- Perform appropriate rescues.
- Report hazards or problems to the director immediately.
- Educate participants about pool-area rules and regulations.
- Participate in scheduled and random lifeguard drills.
- Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as necessary.
- Perform chemical tests as scheduled and add pool chemicals as needed when not lifeguarding.
- Provide customer service to members and participants.
- Work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA's four core values.
YMCA of San Diego County offers community programs to improve health and well-being for children, families, and individuals, including child care, after-school programs, camps, and fitness facilities. Members or participants join through memberships or program enrollments to access classes, sports, youth development activities, and seasonal programs led by trained staff and volunteers. It differentiates itself with a faith-informed, community-centered approach and by partnering with local schools, nonprofits, and community groups to expand affordable access. Its goal is to help people realize their fullest potential as children of God by developing the spirit, mind, and body.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$320K
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
1882
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- March 2026 Escondido dedication expands healthcare, education, and youth services under one campus.
- Rancho Family YMCA opened a new preschool in 2026, growing early-learning capacity.
- Welcoming Week 2026, summer camps, and membership promotions keep demand visible through year-end.
What critics are saying
- 7,639 families waited for childcare subsidies in July 2025, signaling chronic underfunding.
- YMCA cut 27 jobs in April 2025, showing margin pressure and service strain.
- If Sacramento or federal reimbursement stalls, Childcare Resource Service loses volume and relevance fast.
What makes YMCA of San Diego County unique
- Escondido campus unites YMCA, Neighborhood Healthcare, National University, and EUSD in March 2026.
- YMCA Childcare Resource Service runs San Diego County subsidy intake and eligibility workflows.
- Branch network blends childcare, aquatics, gymnastics, camps, and community health programming countywide.
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6 month growth
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Mr. Moto is partnering with the YMCA of San Diego County for their Solidarity Journey, a movement to end youth homelessness in our community.
Residents of Sea Breeze Apartments connected with local service organizations that offer social services, community programming and other resources. Additional photos available upon request.SAN DIEGO, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Avenue Capital (LAC), a mission-driven acquirer and developer of affordable housing, hosted a Family Resource Day event for residents of Sea Breeze Apartments, which provide high-quality homes for lower-income families in San Diego."Our Family Resource Days provide valuable opportunities for our residents to connect with local organizations and discover key resources that are available in their communities," said Lincoln Avenue Capital CEO Jeremy Bronfman. "We are proud to partner with some of San Diego's leading service providers to support our Sea Breeze residents."The Family Resource Day featured representatives from local nonprofit organizations including SAY San Diego, Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego, Family Health Centers of San Diego, County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, St. Paul's PACE and YMCA of San Diego. These groups shared information with residents about youth programs, community development, affordable health care and other social services. Residents also received a complimentary meal from a local food truck."We are committed to supporting and improving the overall health and wellness of our residents through community events such as Family Resource Days which provide our residents with the opportunity to discover and access local resources, as well as support building a deeper sense of community," said Rebecca Schultz, LAC Vice President of Asset Management.LAC regularly hosts Family Resource Days at its affordable housing properties across the country in conjunction with Fairview Housing Partners, a national nonprofit affordable housing organization.About LAC: Lincoln Avenue Capital is one of the nation's fastest-growing developers, investors, and operators of affordable and workforce housing, providing high-quality, sustainable homes for lower- and moderate-income individuals, seniors, and families nationwide
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