Lifeguard & Certification Instructor: Lead & Teach Aquatics

RALPH J STOLLE COUNTRYSIDE YMCA OF WARREN COUNTY LEBANON OHI; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Countryside YMCA is seeking an experienced Lifeguard & Certification Instructor to join our Aquatics team. This full-time role combines active lifeguarding with teaching lifeguard certification and recertification courses for YMCA employees and community participants.

You will oversee lifeguard duties, orientations, and ongoing staff training while maintaining a safe, welcoming pool environment. Strong communication and instructional skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years as head lifeguard, aquatic supervisor, or aquatic coordinator.
• Current YMCA USA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Current American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular lifeguarding duties, monitor swimming areas, enforce pool rules, and respond to emergencies.
• Prepare and teach monthly lifeguard certification and recertification classes.
• Assist with teaching Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification courses for YMCA employees and community participants.
• Conduct lifeguard orientations and support ongoing staff training.
• Assist with lifeguard scheduling, supervision, and coverage as needed.
• Work with aquatics leadership to coordinate and document required lifeguard in-service training.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming pool environment.
• Build positive relationships with members, participants, and fellow staff.

Skills

Lifeguard experience

Instructor certification

First Aid/CPR/AED

Leadership & training

Communication skills

Job description

Countryside YMCA is seeking an experienced Lifeguard & Certification Instructor to join our Aquatics team. This full-time role combines active lifeguarding with teaching lifeguard certification and recertification courses for YMCA employees and community participants.

You will oversee lifeguard duties, orientations, and ongoing staff training while maintaining a safe, welcoming pool environment. Strong communication and instructional skills are essential.