Lifeguard - Cape Ann YMCA

Make a Splash This Fall & Winter - Join Our Aquatics Team!

Looking for a flexible, meaningful job where you can stay active, build your skills, and make a difference in your community? Whether you're a certified lifeguard or just a strong swimmer ready to learn, the YMCA of the North Shore has shifts for YOU at pools across the North Shore!

Join our professional Aquatics Team and help keep our community safe while working in a supportive, fun, and energetic environment.

New training classes start at the end of October - don't miss out!

Not certified yet? No problem - we offer FREE certification classes for qualified applicants!

We're Hiring for All Shifts!

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  Week Night Shifts

  
  
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  Weekends

  
  

What's in it for you?

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  FREE YMCA of the North Shore Membership - full access to pools, gyms & classes!

  
  
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  Discounts on YMCA programs, childcare, and camp.

  
  
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  Free YMCA swag + uniform.

  
  
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  Lifeguard roles starting at $16/hour (higher with certifications/experience).

  
  
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  Career growth & advancement opportunities within Aquatics and beyond!

  
  

What You'll Do:

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  Keep our pools safe by enforcing rules and being rescue-ready.

  
  
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  Monitor swim areas and support members with a positive, welcoming attitude.

  
  
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  Provide engaging, high-quality swim lessons using the YUSA swim curriculum.

  
  
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  Participate in paid training, shadowing, and ongoing development to succeed.

  
  

With consistent hours, supportive leadership, and the chance to grow, this is more than just a job - it's your next adventure.

Apply today and dive into something great!

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  A minimum age of 16 years

  
  
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  Current certifications in:

  
  
  
  
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    Lifeguarding

    
    
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    CPR/AED

    
    
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    First Aid

    
    
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    Oxygen Administration

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  OR a willingness to obtain certifications before starting (training opportunities may be available for the right candidate!)

  
  
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  A calm, confident presence with strong attention to safety and detail

  
  
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  Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

  
  

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.