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Aquatics Specialist

YMCA·Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

$21 - $22/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 23 days ago
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About the role

The Aquatics Specialist is responsible for ensuring the safety and surveillance of all pool participants. They will also provide direct service on the pool deck, including lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons.

Aquatics Specialist

Bethlehem, PA | Full Time, Hourly | $21.00 - $21.50 per hour

Love swimming and connecting with people? We got you.

We are looking for individuals age 18+ to serve as our Aquatics Specialist. As an Aquatics Specialist, you will develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime!

Some rewards for joining our team

  • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
  • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
  • Generous Paid Time Off + 6 paid holidays throughout the year
  • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
  • Supplemental insurance benefits

What is needed to be our Aquatics Specialist

  • 18+ years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • 1+ years of experience in pool management or aquatics administration preferred
  • 1+ years of experience teaching swim lessons preferred
  • Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required or ability to obtain certification upon hire (training provided)

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Aquatics Specialist

  • Ensure the safety and active supervision of all pool participants by maintaining a secure and welcoming aquatic environment
  • Provide professional lifeguard coverage, continuously monitoring the pool area and responding promptly and effectively to emergencies
  • Teach group and private swim lessons, emphasizing water safety, skill development, confidence-building, and individualized instruction
  • Deliver exceptional customer service to participants, families, and community members
  • Monitor pool operations to ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and procedures
  • Assist with the daily operation, organization, and administration of aquatic programs and activities
  • Support the overall success of the aquatics program through teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to participant safety and engagement

What you can expect

  • Support from an amazing leadership team
  • Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
  • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold an American Red Cross Certification for Lifeguarding. Experience in pool management and swim instruction is preferred, along with a college education.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Administration
  • Lifeguarding
  • Surveillance
  • Safety management
  • Swim instruction
  • Pool management

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Supplemental insurance
  • Free YMCA membership
  • Child care discounts
  • Summer camp program discounts

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$21 - $22/hr
Location
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Posted
Aug 3, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

YMCA

The YMCA is a nonprofit, charitable membership organization based on Christian principles dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community. The YMCA of Youngstown consists of the Central Y in downtown Youngstown, the Davis Family Y in Boardman, Ohio, and Camp Fitch Y,...

Salary listed on 103 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Market context

Aquatics roles need certified safety skills

In Pennsylvania, aquatics specialist roles are typically driven by seasonal pool operations, swim instruction, and facility safety needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, with pool management or swim lesson experience preferred, and the posted benefits include dental, disability, and life insurance plus paid holidays and paid time off. If you are considering applying, confirm your certification is current and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full original job description.

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