Association Lifeguard Instructor
About The Position
Under the supervision of the VP of Operations, the Association Lifeguard Instructor teaches aquatic safety and certifies employees for positions required by the YMCA. The instructor delivers consistent training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and lifesaving skills, and independently teaches YMCA lifeguarding, swim-instructor, CPR, first-aid, and emergency-oxygen techniques. The role requires active YMCA Instructor and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Training credentials. The instructor also supports aquatic-facility safety by following YMCA and Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements, monitoring the pool, responding to emergencies, performing or assisting with rescues, and providing emergency care. The position is part-time and based at the Association Office, with local travel required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or greater.
- Currently hold YMCA LGI, YMCA YSL/T, and American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) Instructor-level certifications.
- Ability to speak confidently and conduct lifesaving courses as a lead instructor.
- Ability to lift 30 or more pounds independently.
- Enthusiastic, responsible, articulate, and well organized.
- Flexible across various work environments and willing to travel locally.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment screening background check.
- Must have active YMCA Instructor and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Training.
Responsibilities
- Meet with Aquatics employees early in their employment for certification.
- Assemble the classroom to meet required guidelines.
- Instruct YMCA training courses in accordance with required parameters.
- Issue, collect, and file required paperwork according to association procedures.
- Issue certification cards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Follow YGB pool rules and policies and Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements.
- Know and activate the center and pool Emergency Action Plan when needed.
- Ensure compliance with YMCA safety standards, best practices, and regulatory health and safety requirements in aquatic facilities.
- Prevent emergencies by continuously and consistently scanning the pool.
- Recognize emergencies or potential incidents and address them immediately.
- Perform, assist with, or conduct rescues as needed.
- Provide CPR, first aid, and emergency oxygen as needed.
- Participate in center safety and quality drills and required in-service and additional trainings.
Benefits
- Quarterly professional development.
- Free YMCA membership for the employee.
- Discounts on specialty programs, including personal training and swimming lessons.
- Discounted or free family membership.
- Robust retirement plan up to 8%.
- Health, dental, and vision benefit package.
- Vacation and sick time for full-time and part-time staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
