Ipswich YMCA Lifeguard at YMCA of the Northshore in Ipswich, Massachusetts

Job Description:

New Opportunity for a Winter and Spring jobs! Interested in meaningful work with a wide variety of hours? Are you a swim enthusiast or certified lifeguard? With a wide variety of hours of operations and locations, working as part of our Aquatics team allows for a flexible schedule and consistent work! Join our experienced, professional, aquatics team and help keep our community safe!

****New training classes starting end of October****

Not Certified?

• Free Certifications available for qualified applicants!


• Learn about certification courses to get certified. Courses start all the time. http://tinyurl.com/4bapwxad


• Interested in becoming a lifeguard? Learn more about our lifeguard training program  https://tinyurl.com/y2b3kr4y 

The Perks!!!

• A Free Membership to the YMCA of the North Shore!  Including access to state-of-the-art fitness equipment!




• Discounts on YMCA Programs and Childcare!




• Swag & Uniform provided!




• Lifeguard Opportunities starting at $16.00!

On a regular day, you will...

• Explain and enforce safety regulations and rules




• Monitor for any safety hazards, and assist in activities




• Remain rescue-ready at all times and implement emergency procedures as needed




• Assess the swimming capabilities of everyone in the aquatics area and ensure individuals are not allowed in areas that place them at undue risk




• Swim Instructors provide structured lessons following YUSA curriculum




• Training and shadowing shifts as a regular part of every aquatic team member's on boarding and orientation.

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age




• Current certifications in Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, Pro CPR, First Aid and Oxygen, or willing to obtain

For further assistance you may contact the HR department at 978-564-3075.

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.