Aquatics Specialist: Lifeguard & Swim Instructor (PT/FT)

Penobscot Bay YMCA; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free certification training

Flexible scheduling

YMCA membership benefits

Job summary

Penobscot Bay YMCA in Rockport, Maine is seeking an Aquatics Specialist to keep swimmers safe and to teach children and adults how to swim. This role blends lifeguarding with instructional coaching and offers both full-time and part-time schedules, with certification training provided for qualified applicants.

You will work on a dynamic aquatic team, engage participants of all ages, and help build water confidence while maintaining program quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent.
• Current YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor certification or equivalent.
• Current CPR/AED or BLS certification and First Aid.
• Ability to demonstrate lifeguarding, rescue and swim-instruction skills.
• Strong communication and a positive, professional attitude.
• Willingness to complete YMCA onboarding and child abuse prevention training within two weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active surveillance of assigned swimming areas and enforce pool safety rules.
• Respond promptly and professionally to emergencies in accordance with training and certifications.
• Teach engaging group and private swim lessons using YMCA curriculum.
• Adapt lessons to accommodate swimmers of different ages, abilities, and comfort levels.
• Encourage swimmers, celebrate progress, and help build confidence in the water.
• Maintain accurate attendance and swimming skills records.
• Communicate positively with participants, families, and fellow team members.
• Help maintain clean, organized, and safe aquatic areas.
• Support aquatic programming and scheduling needs as assigned.
• Participate in required training and maintain all necessary certifications.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Swim instructor certification

CPR/AED & First Aid

Communication skills

Onboarding readiness

Job description

Penobscot Bay YMCA in Rockport, Maine is seeking an Aquatics Specialist to keep swimmers safe and to teach children and adults how to swim. This role blends lifeguarding with instructional coaching and offers both full-time and part-time schedules, with certification training provided for qualified applicants.

You will work on a dynamic aquatic team, engage participants of all ages, and help build water confidence while maintaining program quality and safety.