Lifeguard & Swim Instructor — Flexible Shifts & Growth

YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick; Saint John; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

YMCA membership

Complimentary uniform

Job summary

The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick in Saint John is seeking a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor to create a safe, welcoming aquatic environment. You will supervise swimmers, deliver lessons, and ensure health and safety while following curriculum and YMCA policies.

This casual, flexible role offers morning, day, evening and weekend shifts, opportunities to develop professionally, and a supportive team dedicated to inclusion and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 15 years of age or older.
• Current National Lifeguard – Pool certification.
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR-C with AED.
• YMCA, Red Cross, or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification preferred.
• Previous lifeguarding, swim instruction, customer service, or aquatic experience is asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional customer service to members, participants, and staff.
• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool and enforce safety procedures.
• Respond to emergencies with first aid and CPR within training scope.
• Plan and lead swimming lessons per participant level and curriculum.
• Complete cleaning and facility duties to maintain a safe environment.
• Record participant progress and maintain logs and reports.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety

Relationship Building and Collab

Self-Management

Sensitivity

Sense of Community

Job description

The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick in Saint John is seeking a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor to create a safe, welcoming aquatic environment. You will supervise swimmers, deliver lessons, and ensure health and safety while following curriculum and YMCA policies.

This casual, flexible role offers morning, day, evening and weekend shifts, opportunities to develop professionally, and a supportive team dedicated to inclusion and community wellbeing.