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Lifeguards/Swim Instructors

LAKELAND HILLS YMCA·Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

$16 - $16/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 8 days ago
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About the role

Teach engaging swim lessons to build confidence and water safety skills for various ages. Supervise the pool area to ensure safety, respond to emergencies, and provide excellent member service.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • 100
  • FANNY
  • ROAD -
  • Mountain
  • LAKES,
  • NJ 07046Position
  • Type:
  • Part
  • TimeSalary
  • Range: $15.92 - $16.10
  • HourlyJob
  • Shift:
  • AnyJob
  • Title:
  • Lifeguard/Swim
  • Instructor
  • Reports to: Aquatics Leadership Team, Deck Supervisor, Lead Lifeguard Love the water? Love working with people? Want a job that makes a real difference? Join the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA as a Swim Instructor/Lifeguard and turn your skills into an opportunity to help others feel confident, safe, and successful in the water! What You’ll Do Teach engaging, age-appropriate swim lessons that build confidence and water safety skills. Create a fun, welcoming environment where swimmers of all ages and abilities can thrive. Supervise the pool and respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies. Enforce pool safety rules while providing excellent member service. Encourage swimmers, celebrate their progress, and help them reach their goals. Maintain a clean, safe, and positive aquatic environment. Why Work at the Y! Paid Sick Time Free YMCA membership, including access to our brand-new, state-of-the-art Health & Fitness Center, group fitness classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Cycling, and more. Enjoy our regulation-size pool, exclusive member discounts, and special member-only opportunities! See all membership benefits at Membership Benefits - Lakeland Hills Family YMCA. We believe in promoting from within whenever possible and encourage internal career growth. Employees will have first access to opportunities to transfer to other departments and explore new roles as positions become available, providing a pathway for professional development within the organization.
  • QualificationsLifeguards: At least 15 years of age.

Certifications

  • current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent. Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with
  • YMCA standards
  • AED,
  • CPR,
  • First
  • Aid certified
  • Swim
  • Instructors: Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards. Must be a strong, competent swimmer, and be able to demonstrate freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Must be able to maintain a positive attitude towards students and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 15 years old and hold current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent certifications. Applicants must also possess valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications and demonstrate strong swimming proficiency.

  • professional certificate
  • CPR
  • Customer service
  • Lifeguarding
  • AED
  • First aid
  • Emergency response
  • Butterfly
  • Freestyle
  • Backstroke
  • Breaststroke
  • Water safety
  • Swim instruction

Benefits

  • Paid sick time
  • Free YMCA membership
  • Group fitness classes
  • Internal career growth opportunities
  • Member discounts
  • Access to health and fitness center

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $16/hr
Location
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Posted
Aug 14, 2026
Closes
Sep 15, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

LAKELAND HILLS YMCA

We are the center of Morris County's health and wellness community!

Salary listed on 5 jobs
IndustryHealth and Human Services
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Market context

Steady demand for certified pool staff

In New Jersey, lifeguard and swim instructor roles are typically in demand at YMCAs, community pools, and seasonal aquatic programs, especially when facilities need staff who can cover safety and instruction. These roles are competitive because employers look for current lifeguard, CPR, AED, and First Aid credentials, plus strong swimming ability and readiness to work with the public. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications are current before applying.

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