Job detail
Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
PART_TIME
Posted 2/27/2026
Location
Gig Harbor, Washington
Salary
$18 - $19 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Aquatics staff are responsible for performing lifeguard and swim instructor duties while creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals. Key duties include vigilantly scanning the water, enforcing rules, instructing swimming lessons, and performing necessary rescues and first aid.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess current lifeguard, cpr for the professional rescuer, aed, first aid, and oxygen certifications. Six months or more of related aquatics experience and previous work with youth and diverse populations are preferred.
Record KeepingCPREmergency ProceduresLesson PlanningSafety EnforcementFirst AidLifeguardingMember EngagementSwim InstructionAEDInclusion PromotionOxygen AdministrationWater RescueChild Abuse Prevention Training
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid sick leave
- Wellness program
- Professional training
- Employee assistance plan
- Personal Ymca membership
- Ymca360 virtual streaming membership
- Digital mental health counseling platform
- LifeMart employee discount center
- Education and certification opportunities
- Program discount
- Healthiestyou: by Teladoc
- Willamette dental plan
- Vsp vision plan