Aquatics Specialist

River Crossing YMCA; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Discounts on child care and summercamp

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

6 paid holidays

Retirement planning

Job summary

The River Crossing YMCA in Bethlehem, PA is hiring an Aquatics Specialist. This full-time, hourly role offers $21.00–$21.50 per hour and a chance to lead swimming programs while ensuring a safe, welcoming pool environment.

You will teach group and private swim lessons, supervise pool activity, provide lifeguard coverage, and deliver excellent customer service to families and community members. Join a nonprofit that strengthens the community and supports your growth.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in pool management or aquatics administration preferred.
• 1+ years of experience teaching swim lessons preferred.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required or ability to obtain certification upon hire (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and active supervision of all pool participants by maintaining a secure and welcoming aquatic environment.
• Provide professional lifeguard coverage, continuously monitoring the pool area and responding promptly and effectively to emergencies.
• Teach group and private swim lessons, emphasizing water safety, skill development, confidence-building, and individualized instruction.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to participants, families, and community members.
• Monitor pool operations to ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with the daily operation, organization, and administration of aquatic programs and activities.
• Support the overall success of the aquatics program through teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to participant safety and engagement.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer service

Safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bethlehem, PA | Full Time, Hourly |$21.00 - $21.50 per hour

Love swimming and connecting with people? We got you.

We are looking for individuals age 18+ to serve as our Aquatics Specialist. As an Aquatics Specialist, you will develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime!

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off + 6 paid holidays throughout the year
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
• Supplemental insurance benefits

What is needed to be our Aquatics Specialist:

• 18+ years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1+ years of experience in pool management or aquatics administration preferred
• 1+ years of experience teaching swim lessons preferred
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required or ability to obtain certification upon hire (training provided)

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Aquatics Specialist:

• Ensure the safety and active supervision of all pool participants by maintaining a secure and welcoming aquatic environment
• Provide professional lifeguard coverage, continuously monitoring the pool area and responding promptly and effectively to emergencies
• Teach group and private swim lessons, emphasizing water safety, skill development, confidence-building, and individualized instruction
• Deliver exceptional customer service to participants, families, and community members
• Monitor pool operations to ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and procedures
• Assist with the daily operation, organization, and administration of aquatic programs and activities
• Support the overall success of the aquatics program through teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to participant safety and engagement

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing leadership team
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

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