Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is looking for talented individuals with a passion for the YMCA mission and cause, an understanding of YMCA programs and services, and whose everyday priorities are a reflection of the core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is responsible for the safety and supervision of swimmers. 

 
GENERAL WORK SCHEDULE:

Up to 25 hours per week. Morning, afternoon, and evening positions are available. The availability to work at multiple city branch locations is preferred.

BENEFITS:

Complimentary YMCA Buffalo Niagara Membership, discounted program fees, and an outstanding work environment.  Employees are immediately eligible to enroll and contribute to the Y Retirement Fund’s 403B plan and will receive a 12% employer paid Y Retirement contribution after eligibility requirements are met.

Other benefits include paid sick leave, leadership development opportunities, training, and career advancement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Enforces all pool safety rules, implements pool emergency procedures, aids swimmers when necessary.
2. Completes incident reports and treats injuries.
3. Instructs participants in swim classes, implements the YMCA of the USA and YMCA Buffalo Niagara swim instruction program. Responsible to meet or exceed swim program enrollment targets.
4. Is alert, friendly and responsive to swimmers, parents, and co-workers.
5. Records pool temperature, pool chemical qualities, documentation of swim lesson skill achievement, and attendance.
6. Ensures proper usage of pool equipment, i.e., lane lines, emergency equipment, etc.
7. Follows department protocol to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of program/work areas.
8. Maintains all required certifications, attends all staff training sessions to practice skills and learn program standards.
9. Carries out other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 16 years old.
2. American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard certification.
3. CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Oxygen Administration certifications. (American Red Cross, HSI, and American Heart Association certifications are accepted.
4. Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.