Summer Lifeguards/Swim Instructors - Dahl

Laxymca; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free adult Y membership

50% discount on Y programs

403(b) retirement account

12% retirement after 2 years and 1,000 hours

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit in La Crosse, WI is seeking lifeguards and swim instructors to maintain health and safety of participants while providing high-quality programming. The position offers flexible hours with part-time and full-time opportunities available. Candidates must be at least 15 years old and hold relevant certifications. Benefits include a free adult YMCA membership, discounts on programs, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Lifeguard Certification required for lifeguards.
• CPR/AED certification necessary for lifeguards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health and safety of all participants.
• Enforce rules and expectations.
• Constant vigilance of pool activities.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Enjoy working with children

Education

At least 15 years old

Job description

La Crosse, United States | Posted on 04/09/2026

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Salary Starting at $13/hr
• State/Province Wisconsin
• Country United States

About Us

The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, we focus on supporting young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.

Job Description

Join ourteam of lifeguards and swim instructors to maintain thehealth and safety of all participants, and providehigh-quality programming, while building relationships withmembers and program participants. This position isavailable at our Dahl branch in La Crosse, WI.

Details:

• Flexible hours – PART-TIME and FULL-TIME positions available for the summer!
• Workrain or shine in a controlled environment
  
• We will train qualified applicants
  
• Pool is open from 5am - 8:30pm Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain thehealth and safety of all participants
• Enforcerules and expectations
• Constantvigilance of pool activities

Requirements

• Mustbe at least 15 years old
• LifeguardCertification (for lifeguards only)
• CPR/AED for theProfessional Rescuer Certification (lifeguardsonly)
• YMCAWater Instructor Certification preferred(Instructors only)
• Mustenjoy working around children and adults of allages
  
• FREE adult Y membership(+ discount on FamilyMembership)
  
• 50% discount on Yprograms
  
• 403(b) retirementaccount
  
• 12% retirement after 2years and 1,000 hours per year