Lifeguard & Swim Instructor — Flexible, Part-Time YMCA Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

YMCA360 virtual streaming

Flexible scheduling

Paid sick leave

EAP and wellness program

Education and training opportunities

Employee discount on programs and MER

Job summary

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties in Tacoma, WA is hiring a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor for the Pearl Street Family YMCA. This part-time role up to 25 hours per week emphasizes safety, swimming instruction, and member engagement in a welcoming environment.

Compensation ranges from $18.00 to $18.50 per hour, with pay based on experience and qualifications. Qualifications include minimum age 16, aquatic experience preferred, certifications preferred, and ability to pass background checks; training

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 years or older.
• Six months or more aquatic experience preferred.
• Current Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications preferred.
• Must pass background and reference checks.
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Responsibilities

• Always ensuring the safety of our members by vigilantly scanning the water and pool deck areas, monitoring activities, identifying safety issues and concerns, enforcing rules, and following YMCA procedures.
• Instructing swimming lessons in basic and advanced stroke skills to youth members.
• Performing rescue actions and 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 progression of skills suitable for ages and abilities.
• Knowing, understanding, applying safety rules and guidelines for pool and aquatic areas.
• Attending monthly, quarterly, and/or annual training and certification courses.
• Maintaining positive relationships with members, participants, and staff.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

First Aid

AED

Job description

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties in Tacoma, WA is hiring a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor for the Pearl Street Family YMCA. This part-time role up to 25 hours per week emphasizes safety, swimming instruction, and member engagement in a welcoming environment.

Compensation ranges from $18.00 to $18.50 per hour, with pay based on experience and qualifications. Qualifications include minimum age 16, aquatic experience preferred, certifications preferred, and ability to pass background checks; training