Lifeguard Supervisor

St. Cloud Area Family YMCA; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on programs

Up to 4 hours of free childcare

Flexible scheduling

Paid training and certification

Supportive, inclusive team environment

Job summary

The St. Cloud Area Family YMCA is seeking a Lifeguard Supervisor to lead the aquatics team. This role involves mentoring staff, ensuring safety, and creating a fun environment. Candidates should have current lifeguard certifications and strong leadership skills. The position offers perks like free YMCA membership, childcare during shifts, and opportunities for growth within the organization. Join our mission-driven team and make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard Certification (YMCA, Red Cross, or equivalent) required.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
• Lifeguard Supervisor Certified or able to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead the aquatics team and mentor staff.
• Help create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment.
• Monitor the pool and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Education

Current Lifeguard Certification

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Lifeguard Supervisor Certification

Job description

Description

Make a difference. Lead with confidence. Help save lives.

The St. Cloud Area Family YMCA is looking for a responsible, energetic, and team-oriented Lifeguard Supervisor to help lead our aquatics team. In this role, you’ll do more than monitor the pool — you’ll mentor staff, build confidence in others, and help create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

If you’re passionate about leadership, safety, and making a positive impact in your community, we’d love to have you on our team.

What You’ll Love About Working At The Y

• Free YMCA membership and discounts on programs
• Enjoy up to 4 hours of free childcare in Kidzone for dependents ages 1–11 during your scheduled shift
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid training and certification opportunities
• Build leadership and real‑life emergency response skills
• Supportive, inclusive team environment where you’ll build friendships and have fun
• Opportunity to grow within a mission‑driven organization where your role truly matters

Requirements

• Current Lifeguard Certification (YMCA, Red Cross, or equivalent)
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required
• Lifeguard Supervisor Certified or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
• Leadership skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Minimum 1 year of lifeguarding experience preferred
• Must be at least 16 years old

At the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA, we are committed to strengthening our community through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger — impacting lives every day while helping create a safe and welcoming place for everyone.