Lifeguard Coordinator - Cape Ann YMCA

Lifeguard Coordinator – Make a Splash in Your Career!

Are you looking for a meaningful leadership role where you can apply your skills while making a positive impact in your community? If you're a certified lifeguard ready to take the next step into a full-time leadership position, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Lifeguard Coordinator, you’ll oversee the daily operations of our aquatic area, ensuring the highest safety standards while providing exceptional leadership to our lifeguard team. This role is essential in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-managed environment for our members and guests.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead by example, enforcing safety regulations and pool rules to ensure a secure aquatic environment.
• Actively monitor for safety hazards, respond to concerns, and be ready to implement emergency procedures when necessary.
• Assess swimmers' skill levels and ensure participants stay within appropriate areas for their abilities.
• Train and mentor new aquatic staff, guiding them through onboarding and orientation.
• Oversee pool maintenance, including monitoring chemical levels, maintaining accurate pool logs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Leadership & Mentorship – Ability to support, train, and guide a team of lifeguards.
• Strong Communication Skills – Engage positively with members while maintaining safety and professionalism.
• Safety & Compliance Focus – Commitment to upholding all safety regulations and best practices.
• Passion for Aquatics – A desire to create a fun, welcoming, and secure environment for all participants.

Why Work for the Y?

• Professional Growth – Paid training, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities across seven YMCA locations.
• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and employer-funded life insurance for full-time staff.
• Generous Time Off – Two weeks of paid vacation, plus sick and personal time for full-time employees.
• Retirement Plan – 12% employer contribution to your retirement fund (vested, no match required).
• Free Y Membership – Enjoy access to swim classes, fitness programs, discounts on childcare, camp, and more!

Join our team and turn your passion for safety and leadership into a rewarding career. Apply today and help make a difference in your community every day!

Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to obtain Lifeguard Instructor certification within 90 days of hire.
• Schedule: Sunday – Thursday with varied hours.

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.