Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
About The Position
ABOUT THE YMCA: Established locally in 1944, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is one of the region’s longest-serving and most-respected nonprofit organizations. We are committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and income levels – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. From childcare to senior programs; sports to education; fitness centers to chronic disease management; and swim lessons to feeding the hungry, the Y is truly for all in its cause of holistically strengthening the foundations of this community. POSITION SUMMARY: The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for lifeguards and swim instructors to join our team this summer! In this position you will monitor activities in swimming areas to keep participants safe and provide lessons to people learning how to swim. If you are not yet lifeguard certified, no problem. All certifications can be obtained through the YMCA after applying. This is a part-time in-person position. We are currently hiring for seasonal positions at all YMCA locations. Training and Employment Dates: Mandatory lifeguard training will be held from May 15th - May 19th, 2026. Seasonal swim instructor training will be held twice, once on May 2nd and May 9th, and a second time from May 26th - 28th. Seasonal employment runs from May 15th - September 26th. There may be an opportunity to begin working sooner at one of our indoor pool locations. Seasonal employees may take up to two weeks of vacation during the summer season.
Requirements
- Highschool diploma or GED, or degree in progress.
- Minimum of three months’ relevant experience or training.
- Must successfully pass a water test consisting of lifeguard strokes and general rescue skills.
- Lifeguards must be 15 years of age or older.
- Swim Instructors must be 16 years of age or older.
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid Certification.
- Must be Deep Water Certified if working at a pool over 5 feet deep (before beginning work)
- Current American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification (within 60 days of hire)
Nice To Haves
- YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor certification or equivalent preferred (swim instructors only)
Responsibilities
- Enforce aquatic safety and maintenance standards and guidelines.
- Monitor all activities in the aquatic area.
- Assure the safety of members and guests as the single overriding objective.
- Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly or by following provided plans.
- Maintain attendance and skill accomplishment records.
- Promote association programs and objectives as well as the national goals of the YMCA, including character development.
- Builds and maintains a high standard of member service with all members.
- Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
- Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Maintain needed aquatic certifications.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
- Attend required abuse risk management training.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
- Report essential abuse risk management information to their supervisor, executive director, or human resources.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 10% Retirement Contribution and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
- Free YMCA membership and discounts on all programs
- Rain - Instant Pay Benefit
- Join a supportive team and an organization recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace
- Make a meaningful impact in your community
- Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
