Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Dual Role
About The Position
The Penobscot Bay YMCA in Rockport, Maine, is hiring Lifeguard & Swim Instructor team members for full-time and part-time opportunities. This dual-role position combines keeping swimmers safe with teaching children and adults to swim. Employees may lifeguard, teach group and private lessons using YMCA curriculum, and support aquatic programs. Lifeguarding and swim instruction are separate assignments; employees are not expected to provide active lifeguard surveillance while teaching lessons. The YMCA offers free certification training to qualified candidates who successfully pass the required certifications. Schedules may include mornings, evenings, and weekends. Pay depends on experience, qualifications, and scheduled hours: part-time starts at $19.50 per hour, while full-time pays $21.50–$25.50 per hour. Eligible employees may receive benefits according to employment status and current YMCA policies.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent accepted by the YMCA.
- Current YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor certification or equivalent accepted by the YMCA.
- Current professional rescuer CPR/AED or basic life support certification, and first aid.
- Ability to demonstrate required lifeguarding, rescue, and swim instruction skills.
- Strong communication skills and a positive, professional attitude.
- Willingness to complete required YMCA onboarding and child abuse prevention training within two weeks of hire.
Responsibilities
- Maintain active surveillance of assigned swimming areas and enforce pool safety rules.
- Respond promptly and professionally to emergencies in accordance with training and certifications.
- Teach engaging group and private swim lessons using YMCA curriculum.
- Adapt lessons to accommodate swimmers of different ages, abilities, and comfort levels.
- Encourage swimmers, celebrate their progress, and help build confidence in the water.
- Maintain accurate attendance and swimming skill records.
- Communicate positively with participants, families, and fellow team members.
- Help maintain clean, organized, and safe aquatic areas.
- Support aquatic programming and scheduling needs as assigned.
- Participate in required training and maintain all necessary certifications.
Benefits
- Free lifeguard and swim instructor certification training for qualified candidates who successfully pass required tests.
- Eligible employees may receive paid time off.
- Eligible employees may receive a YMCA membership.
- Additional benefits are available to eligible full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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