Lifeguard - Marblehead YMCA

Make a Splash This Fall & Winter - Join Our Aquatics Team!

Looking for a flexible, meaningful job where you can stay active and make a difference in your community? Whether you're a certified lifeguard or a swim enthusiast, we have opportunities for all experience levels with a wide variety of shifts and locations across the North Shore!

Join our experienced, professional Aquatics Team and help keep our community safe while working in a supportive and fun environment.

New training classes start at the end of October - don't miss out!

Not certified yet? No problem!

We offer FREE certification classes for qualified applicants.

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  Learn about our certification courses

  
  
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  Ready to become a lifeguard? Start here

  
  

What's in it for you?

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  FREE YMCA of the North Shore membership - full access to top-notch fitness equipment!

  
  
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  Discounts on YMCA programs and childcare

  
  
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  Free YMCA swag and uniform

  
  
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  Lifeguard roles starting at $16/hour

  
  

What you'll do:

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  Keep our pools and waterfronts safe by enforcing safety rules and being rescue-ready

  
  
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  Monitor swim areas and assist members with a positive attitude

  
  
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  Provide high-quality swim lessons using the YUSA swim curriculum

  
  
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  Participate in training and shadowing shifts to ensure success

  
  

With consistent hours, supportive leadership, and a chance to grow, this is more than a job - it's your next adventure.

Apply today and dive into something great!

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  A minimum age of 16 years

  
  
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  Current certifications in:

  
  
  
  
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    Lifeguarding

    
    
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    CPR/AED

    
    
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    First Aid

    
    
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    Oxygen Administration

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  OR a willingness to obtain certifications before starting (training opportunities may be available for the right candidate!)

  
  
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  A calm, confident presence with strong attention to safety and detail

  
  
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  Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team