Aquatics/ Lifeguard Manager

Ymcadetroit; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in community service is seeking an Aquatics/Lifeguard Manager to ensure safety in aquatic environments. This role involves leading lifeguard training, managing schedules, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. You'll contribute to a family-friendly work environment while positively impacting community health and safety. Ideal candidates will have lifeguard experience and relevant certifications. Join a team dedicated to youth development and social responsibility, where your efforts can make a real difference.

Benefits

FREE Family Membership

Discounted Access to Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a lifeguard or swim instructor preferred.
• Current certifications in CPR and First Aid are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of aquatic participants and maintain a safe pool environment.
• Assist with scheduling and managing lifeguards.

Skills

Lifeguard Training

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Swim Instruction

Administrative Skills

Education

High School Diploma

American Red Cross Lifeguard License

Job description

Macomb Family YMCA, Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Working at the Y offers a career where your efforts positively impact the community.

Now Hiring: Aquatics/Lifeguard Managers

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Lifeguard Manager is responsible for ensuring the safety of all aquatic participants, maintaining a safe pool environment, providing lifeguard and safety training, and assisting with scheduling and managing lifeguards. They will also support the aquatic department administratively under the guidance of the Aquatic Director.

Education/Experience/Certifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a lifeguard, swim instructor, LGI, or coordinator preferred but not required
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard license, YMCA Swim Instructor, CPR-Pro, AED, Emergency O2, and First Aid certifications required

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as head lifeguard and lead instructor, guarding and teaching at least 25 hours per week
• Dedicate approximately 15 hours weekly to administrative tasks such as scheduling, communication, and record-keeping
• Assist the Aquatic Director with scheduling, employee engagement, facility communications, and reporting
• Monitor daily pool operations to comply with all safety regulations and ADA guidelines
• Maintain all Red Cross and YMCA standards, ensuring documentation is current and accessible
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to detect distress signals in water and around the pool area
• Physical ability to meet strength and lifting requirements

For more opportunities, visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page at ymcadetroit.org/careers.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status, or any other protected class.

We prioritize the safety and well-being of children in our programs. All staff are regularly screened, monitored, and required to sign a code of conduct. We take any inappropriate interactions very seriously and cooperate fully with authorities in cases of abuse.