Head Lifeguard - Ipswich YMCA

Are you a certified lifeguard with leadership experience and the ability to take charge in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment? Are you passionate about water safety, the outdoors, and serving the community? If so, this is the perfect summer opportunity for you!

Enjoy ideal summer hours—Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM to 7 PM—while leading an experienced and professional aquatics team at a bustling Ipswich YMCA pool with a water park.

What You’ll Do:

As the Head Lifeguard, you will oversee daily operations, safety, and security at one of the YMCA’s most active aquatics facilities, ensuring a fun and safe experience for all guests. In this leadership role, you’ll manage, support, and lead the lifeguard team, oversee pool operations, and ensure all safety protocols are upheld.

On a typical day, you will:

✅ Supervise and enforce safety regulations and pool rules for all patrons.
✅ Monitor the pool area for safety hazards and respond to emergencies as needed.
✅ Remain rescue-ready at all times and implement emergency procedures when necessary.
✅ Assess swimmers' abilities to ensure they are using appropriate areas of the pool.
✅ Train and mentor new staff through shadowing and ongoing professional development.
✅ Ensure proper chemical levels and pool maintenance, keeping accurate logs to meet safety compliance standards.

Why Join Us?

🌟 Free YMCA Membership – Enjoy access to state-of-the-art fitness facilities!
☀️ Work Outdoors! Spend your summer in the sun at an exciting water park.
📈 Professional Development – Gain valuable leadership experience in aquatics management.
🏊‍♂️ Program & Childcare Discounts – Save on YMCA programs for you and your family.
👕 Swag & Uniform Provided! Look professional while making a difference.

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role, keep swimmers safe, and be part of a dynamic and energetic summer team, apply today! 🌊☀️

Qualifications: 

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

• Must have 3 plus years of experience in a relevant field in guiding youth, connecting with the community or a managerial role. 

• Current certifications in Lifeguard, Pro CPR, First Aid and Oxygen. 

• Water front certification is a plus!!

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.