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Aquatics Specialist

YMCA
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Aug 2026
💰 $44,000/yr($42,000/yr$44,000/yr)

About the role

Aquatics Specialist

Bethlehem, PA | Full Time, Hourly | $21.00 - $21.50 per hour

 

Love swimming and connecting with people? We got you. 

We are looking for individuals age 18+ to serve as our Aquatics Specialist. As an Aquatics Specialist, you will develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime!  

 

Some rewards for joining our team: 

  • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! 
  • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
  • Generous Paid Time Off + 6 paid holidays throughout the year
  • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
  • Supplemental insurance benefits

 

What is needed to be our Aquatics Specialist:

  • 18+ years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • 1+ years of experience in pool management or aquatics administration preferred
  • 1+ years of experience teaching swim lessons preferred
  • Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required or ability to obtain certification upon hire (training provided)

 

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Aquatics Specialist:

  • Ensure the safety and active supervision of all pool participants by maintaining a secure and welcoming aquatic environment
  • Provide professional lifeguard coverage, continuously monitoring the pool area and responding promptly and effectively to emergencies
  • Teach group and private swim lessons, emphasizing water safety, skill development, confidence-building, and individualized instruction
  • Deliver exceptional customer service to participants, families, and community members
  • Monitor pool operations to ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and procedures
  • Assist with the daily operation, organization, and administration of aquatic programs and activities
  • Support the overall success of the aquatics program through teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to participant safety and engagement

 

What you can expect:

  • Support from an amazing leadership team
  • Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
  • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

 

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

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