Lifeguard Coordinator - Cape Ann YMCA

Lifeguard Coordinator - Lead, Inspire, and Make a Splash!

Full-Time | YMCA of the North Shore

Are you a certified lifeguard who's ready to level up your impact and leadership? Do you want a full-time role where your skills keep people safe and help grow future aquatic leaders? We're looking for a passionate and organized Lifeguard Coordinator to lead day-to-day operations and build a strong, safety-first team.

At the YMCA, aquatics are more than just swim lessons and lifeguard stands-they're about building confidence, teaching life-saving skills, and creating a welcoming space for every member of our community.

What You'll Do:

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  Lead the Pool Deck: Set the tone for safety, professionalism, and fun as you support and supervise our lifeguard team.

  
  
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  Be the Safety Expert: Monitor daily operations, respond to emergencies with confidence, and ensure all lifeguards are following Y safety standards.

  
  
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  Train & Mentor: Onboard new staff, provide in-service training, and coach lifeguards to grow in their roles.

  
  
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  Keep it Running Smoothly: Oversee pool schedules, chemical checks, cleanliness, and compliance.

  
  
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  Support Programs: Collaborate with swim instructors and aquatics staff to ensure smooth, successful programming.

  
  

What You Bring to the Role:

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  A current lifeguard certification (WSI or LGI a plus!)

  
  
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  A passion for water safety, leadership, and building up others

  
  
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  Strong decision-making and communication skills

  
  
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  Confidence with pool operations and a commitment to excellence

  
  

Why You'll Love Working at the Y:

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  Grow Your Career: We offer paid training, leadership development, and advancement opportunities across 7 branches

  
  
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  Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, life insurance, and generous paid time off

  
  
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  12% Retirement Contribution (once vested-no employee match required!)

  
  
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  Work-Life Balance: Enjoy your weekends with a consistent full-time schedule and paid holidays

  
  
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  Free Y Membership: Plus discounts on swim lessons, childcare, camp, and more!

  
  

This is more than just a job-it's a chance to lead, grow, and make a difference every day. Whether you're ready to step into leadership or looking for the next big move in your aquatics career, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help us keep our pools safe, fun, and thriving!

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to obtain Lifeguard Instructor certification within 90 days of hire.
• Schedule: Sunday - Thursday with varied hours.

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.