Lifeguard & Swim Instructor — Flexible Schedule

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Silverdale (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360

Flexible scheduling around school

Sick leave and wellness programs

Training, education, and certification

Employee discounts

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor to join our team at Haselwood Family YMCA in Silverdale, WA. This role blends lifeguarding with swim instruction to create a safe, welcoming environment for members and youth.

You will monitor pool safety, lead swimming lessons, perform rescue actions, administer first aid and CPR, and complete required reports and trainings. The position is part-time, up to 25 hours per week, with competitive wages and YMCA benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Current Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications.
• Six months or more of related aquatics experience (preferred).
• Experience working with youth and diverse populations.
• Ability to pass Background and Reference checks (WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Ability to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety of our members by vigilantly scanning water and pool deck areas, enforcing rules and following emergency procedures.
• Instructing swimming lessons in basic and advanced strokes for youth members.
• Performing rescue actions, administering first aid and CPR, and completing related reports.
• Preparing class lesson plans with progression of skills for class ages and levels.
• Knowing, communicating, and applying safety rules for pool/ aquatic areas.
• Attending monthly, quarterly, and/or annual trainings and certification courses.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR certification

AED certification

First Aid certification

Oxygen Administration

Swim instruction

Youth engagement

Background checks

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor to join our team at Haselwood Family YMCA in Silverdale, WA. This role blends lifeguarding with swim instruction to create a safe, welcoming environment for members and youth.

You will monitor pool safety, lead swimming lessons, perform rescue actions, administer first aid and CPR, and complete required reports and trainings. The position is part-time, up to 25 hours per week, with competitive wages and YMCA benefits.