About this role
Turn Your Lifeguarding Experience Into an Opportunity to Teach!
Do you enjoy lifeguarding and have a passion for helping others learn lifesaving skills? Countryside YMCA is seeking an experienced Lifeguard & Certification Instructor to join our Aquatics team!
This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to combine active lifeguarding with teaching lifeguard certification and recertification courses. You'll spend time on the pool deck ensuring a positive experience for members while also preparing new lifeguards and helping current staff maintain their certifications.
If you enjoy being in the water, working with people, and sharing your knowledge with others, we'd love to have you on our team!
What You'll Do
- Perform regular lifeguarding duties, including actively monitoring swimming areas, enforcing pool rules, and responding to emergencies.
- Prepare and teach monthly lifeguard certification and recertification classes.
- Assist with teaching Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification courses for YMCA employees and community participants.
- Conduct lifeguard orientations and support ongoing staff training.
- Assist with lifeguard scheduling, supervision, and coverage as needed.
- Work with aquatics leadership to coordinate and document required lifeguard in-service training.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming pool environment.
- Build positive relationships with members, participants, and fellow staff.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Minimum of two years of experience as a head lifeguard, aquatic supervisor, or aquatic coordinator.
- Current YMCA of the USA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
- Current American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification.
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.
- Strong communication and instructional skills.
- Dependability, professionalism, and a commitment to providing excellent member service.
- Ability to perform required lifeguarding, swimming, and rescue responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification.
- Basic knowledge of pool chemistry and aquatic facility operations.
Full-Time Benefits
At Countryside YMCA, we value our employees and recognize the important role they play in strengthening our community.
This position includes access to our full-time employee benefits package , including:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
All benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and the terms of the respective benefit plans.
Why Work at Countryside YMCA?
At Countryside YMCA, your work makes a difference! You'll be part of a team dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
This position gives you the opportunity to do what you enjoy—lifeguarding—while helping others develop the knowledge and skills needed to become confident, capable lifeguards.
Join an organization where you can make meaningful connections, develop professionally, and contribute to a stronger community.
Apply today and help us develop the next generation of lifeguards!
Abuse Prevention and Child Protection Statement
Countryside YMCA is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care. We follow best practices for abuse prevention, including thorough screening, ongoing training, and clear behavioral expectations for staff and volunteers. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and take all allegations and concerns seriously. All employees are required to follow our child protection policies, complete required abuse prevention training, and immediately report any suspected or inappropriate behavior in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Countryside YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Countryside YMCA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.