Lifeguard & Swim Instructor - Flexible Part-Time

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Flexible scheduling

EAP program

Training opportunities

Discount on programs

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor for the Mel Korum Family YMCA in Puyallup, WA. This part-time role offers shifts mornings and mid-days and pays $18.00 to $18.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

You will ensure member safety, teach swimming skills to youth, perform rescue actions and first aid, and help maintain safe pool conditions in line with YMCA policies. Training and certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 years.
• Six months or more of related Aquatics experience (preferred).
• Current Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications (preferred).
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (WA Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Able to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day.

Responsibilities

• Always ensuring the safety of our members by vigilantly scanning the water and pool deck areas, monitoring activities, enforcing rules, and following YMCA emergency procedures and protocols.
• Instructing swimming lessons in basic and advanced stroke skills to youth members.
• Performing rescue actions, administering first aid and CPR in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe-in-six” model; completing related reports as required.
• Preparing class lesson plans with a natural progression of appropriate skills for the abilities and ages of the classes.
• Knowing, understanding, consistently communicating, and applying safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic areas.
• Attending monthly, quarterly, and/or annual training and certification courses.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, and other staff.

Skills

Lifeguard experience

Swim instruction

Safety vigilance

Education

Age 16+

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor for the Mel Korum Family YMCA in Puyallup, WA. This part-time role offers shifts mornings and mid-days and pays $18.00 to $18.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

You will ensure member safety, teach swimming skills to youth, perform rescue actions and first aid, and help maintain safe pool conditions in line with YMCA policies. Training and certifications are required.