Job Title: Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Reports to: Aquatics Leadership Team, Deck Supervisor, Lead Lifeguard
Love the water? Love working with people? Want a job that makes a real difference? Join the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA as a Swim Instructor/Lifeguard and turn your skills into an opportunity to help others feel confident, safe, and successful in the water!
Teach engaging, age-appropriate swim lessons that build confidence and water safety skills.
Create a fun, welcoming environment where swimmers of all ages and abilities can thrive.
Supervise the pool and respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies.
Enforce pool safety rules while providing excellent member service.
Encourage swimmers, celebrate their progress, and help them reach their goals.
Maintain a clean, safe, and positive aquatic environment.
Paid Sick Time
Free YMCA membership, including access to our brand-new, state-of-the-art Health & Fitness Center, group fitness classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Cycling, and more. Enjoy our regulation-size pool, exclusive member discounts, and special member-only opportunities! See all membership benefits at Membership Benefits - Lakeland Hills Family YMCA.
We believe in promoting from within whenever possible and encourage internal career growth. Employees will have first access to opportunities to transfer to other departments and explore new roles as positions become available, providing a pathway for professional development within the organization.
Lifeguards:
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At least 15 years of age.
- Certifications: current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent.
- Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
- Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
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AED, CPR, First Aid certified
Swim Instructors:
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Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
- Must be a strong, competent swimmer, and be able to demonstrate freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Must be able to maintain a positive attitude towards students and staff.
