Guilderland Pool: Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

  • Capital District YMCA
  • Guilderland, New York
  • Full Time

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OPEN POSITIONS:

LIFEGUARD – $16.43/hour

Available Shifts:

  • Tuesdays 1:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Wednesdays 3:45pm - 8:45pm
  • Fridays 5:15am - 11:00am / 10am - 2pm
  • Saturdays 9:00am - 2:30pm
  • Sundays 12:45pm - 6:45pm

Additional shifts available. Please inquire during interview.

SWIM INSTRUCTOR – $16.43/hour

Available Shifts:

  • Monday - Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Saturday - Sunday 6:00am - 12:00pm

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (ALL POSITIONS):

  • Minimum age of 16 or older (with valid NYS working papers for minors)
  • Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
  • LIFEGUARDS: Must have a valid lifeguard certification (within 30 days of hire) and demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
  • Be able to pass the CDYMCA swim test, as administered by the Aquatic Director or designated individual
  • Basic computer skills, with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to relate to diverse groups in the community
  • Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration (completed within 30 days of hire)
  • New Employee Orientation, Sexual Harassment, ALICE (Active Shooter), and Bloodborne Pathogens trainings (completed within 90 days of hire)

PART TIME BENEFITS:
Employee YMCA Membership, Y Retirement, Paid Sick Leave, and more!

Job ID: 516591221
Originally Posted on: 4/8/2026

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