Lifeguard

About The Ymca

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is a nonprofit organization established locally in 1944. We are committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and income levels – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. From childcare to senior programs; sports to education;

fitness centers to chronic disease management; and swim lessons to feeding the hungry, the Y is truly for all in our cause of holistically strengthening the foundations of this community.

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for lifeguards and swim instructors to join our team this summer. In this position you will monitor activities in swimming areas to keep participants safe and provide lessons to people learning how to swim. If you are not yet lifeguard certified, no problem. All certifications can be obtained through the YMCA after applying.

This is a part-time in-person position. We are currently hiring for seasonal positions at all YMCA locations (Bill and Lillie Heinrich, Durango Hills, Centennial Hills and Skyview). Seasonal training will be held from May 15th - May 18th, 2026. Outdoor seasonal pools are open from May 22nd - September 7th. There may be an opportunity to begin working sooner at one of our indoor pool locations.

• Enforce aquatic safety and maintenance standards and guidelines.
• Monitor all activities in the aquatic area. Assure the safety of members and guests as the single overriding objective.
• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly or by following provided plans.
• Maintain attendance and skill accomplishment records.
• Promote association programs and objectives as well as the national goals of the YMCA, including character development.
• Builds and maintains a high standard of member service with all members.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Maintain needed aquatic certifications.

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Report essential abuse risk management information to their supervisor, executive director, or human resources.

At the YMCA of Southern Nevada, we are committed to providing a superior work environment that offers challenges, flexibility, and fun. We have been repeatedly recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace by the Las Vegas Review Journal. As an employee you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Paid time off
• 10% Retirement Contribution and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
• Free YMCA membership and discounts on all programs
• Rain - Instant Pay Benefit
• Join a supportive team and an organization recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace
• Make a meaningful impact in your community
• Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.
We are service driven: we go above and beyond to keep people coming back and apply a listen-first and solution-oriented approach to resolving conflicts.
We are safety focused: we are proactive in keeping everyone safe and respond promptly to incidents as a team.