Lead Lifeguard & Aquatics Coach

Whatcom Family YMCA; Bellingham (WA); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Whatcom Family YMCA in Bellingham, WA is seeking an Aquatic Lead: Lifeguard to oversee shift-level lifeguard operations, ensure safety, and uphold YMCA service standards. The role focuses on on-deck leadership, coaching, and emergency readiness while fostering a welcoming pool environment.

The position requires current lifeguard certification, CPR/AED/First Aid, and at least one year of lifeguarding experience, with opportunities for instructor certification and professional development within a

Qualifikationen

• Must have current YMCA-approved lifeguard certification and CPR/First Aid.
• At least one year of lifeguarding experience; lead/mentor role preferred.
• Ability to coach peers with professionalism during emergencies.
• Willingness to obtain instructor-level certification as assigned.
• Ability to work in a diverse community and maintain safety standards.

Aufgaben

• Provides shift-level leadership for lifeguards and safety during assigned shifts.
• Models lifeguarding, surveillance, and YMCA service standards.
• Coaches lifeguards through real-time feedback and skill development.
• Plans and leads skill clinics, drills, and in-service activities.
• Responds to incidents per YMCA procedures and documents outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED/First Aid

Leadership mentoring

Communication skills

Emergency response

Jobbeschreibung

Whatcom Family YMCA in Bellingham, WA is seeking an Aquatic Lead: Lifeguard to oversee shift-level lifeguard operations, ensure safety, and uphold YMCA service standards. The role focuses on on-deck leadership, coaching, and emergency readiness while fostering a welcoming pool environment.

The position requires current lifeguard certification, CPR/AED/First Aid, and at least one year of lifeguarding experience, with opportunities for instructor certification and professional development within a