Job detail
Summer Lifeguards & Swim Instructors
The Granite YMCA
PART_TIME
Posted 4/14/2026
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Salary
$14 - $17 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Lifeguards and swim instructors are responsible for maintaining a safe aquatic environment, enforcing safety rules, and responding to emergencies. They also conduct swim lessons for children and maintain accurate records of pool activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be willing to undergo training and certification for lifeguarding or swim instruction. Prior experience in swimming or working with children is preferred, along with the ability to maintain physical and mental readiness.
professional certificateCommunicationReportingCPRLifeguardingAEDRecord keepingFirst aidEmergency responseSafety enforcementWater safetyChild supervisionSwim instruction
Benefits
- Retirement plans
- Paid training
- Leadership development
- Flexible hours
- Tuition discounts
- Program discounts
- Childcare discounts
- Team environment
- Ticket discounts
- Free family Y membership