Join Our Aquatics Team!
Are you passionate about water safety and helping others? Dive into a rewarding career at the YMCA, where you can make a real difference in our community by keeping people safe and teaching essential life-saving skills.
Why Work in Aquatics at the YMCA?
Working in our Aquatics department means more than just a job—it’s about creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment for people of all ages. Whether you're looking to be a lifeguard, swim instructor, or aquatic manager, we offer flexible hours, great benefits, and the opportunity to grow within the Y.
LIFEGUARD
The Best Part Time Job Ever!
If you love the water and have a passion for keeping people safe, this is the position for you! Sign up for our FREE information session and select the time and location. We will call you to confirm your time. **You must be 15 years of age or older.
SWIM INSTRUCTOR
YMCA swim instructors teach children as young as 3 years old, all the way through adulthood. We provide a safe environment where everyone is welcome and made comfortable to learn how to swim. Reach out for more information.
OUTREACH LIFEGUARD/SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Candidates will work closely with our directors to deliver the swim lessons, guard the swim activities, collect data on skills obtained and report findings to grant funders. Must be highly organized.
BECOME AN AQUATICS LEADER
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our aquatics leadership team! Positions include part-time roles that offer the chance to make a meaningful impact, like Swim Team Coach, Head Lifeguard, Summer Pool Manager, and Outreach Team Leader.
🛟Become a Lifeguard
We’re hiring part-time lifeguards (age 15+) at Dallas-area and surrounding Y locations with pools, in Dallas, Rockwall, Grand Prairie, Waxahachie, and Flower Mound. No previous lifeguarding experience is required—we'll provide the training, help you earn your lifeguard certification, and equip you with the skills to succeed. With flexible scheduling, a fun and supportive team, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community, becoming a YMCA lifeguard is more than just a part-time job—it's a meaningful way to grow while helping keep others safe.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Monitoring swimmers and enforcing pool safety rules
- Preventing accidents by staying alert and recognizing potential hazards
- Responding quickly to emergencies, including performing water rescues and administering first aid when needed
- Conducting safety checks of the pool deck and equipment
- Assisting with opening and closing pool procedures
- Providing excellent customer service by greeting members and answering questions
- Supporting swim lessons, recreational swim, lap swim, water fitness classes, and special events
What You'll Need
- Be at least 15 years old
- Successfully complete a swim skills assessment
- Participate in and successfully complete the YMCA's lifeguard training program & receive necessary certifications
Ready to get started?
Complete the application form below and select the YMCA branch where you'd like to work. A member of our aquatics team will reach out to discuss.
🏊Become a Swim Instructor
Becoming a YMCA Swim Instructor is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by teaching one of life's most important skills. Through the YMCA's nationally recognized swim lesson program, instructors help children and adults build confidence in the water, develop proper swimming techniques, and learn essential water safety skills that can help prevent drowning.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Teaching swim lessons using the YMCA Swim Lessons curriculum
- Instructing proper swimming techniques and water safety skills
- Creating a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment
- Monitoring participants and ensuring safety during lessons
- Evaluating swimmer progress and providing feedback
- Maintaining attendance and participant progress records
- Assisting with lesson setup, equipment, and general pool operations
- Supporting other aquatics programs and special events as needed
What You'll Need
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Pass a swimming proficiency assessment
- Complete YMCA Swim Instructor certification (or an equivalent certification accepted by the branch)
- Obtain necessary CPR and First Aid certifications
- Demonstrate the ability to teach swimming skills and water safety to participants of varying ages and abilities
- Instruct and observe proper stroke technique while providing encouragement and constructive feedback
- Maintain accurate attendance, skill assessments, and participant progress records
- Be able to lift swim equipment and assist a small to average-sized child when needed
Ready to get started?
Complete the application form below and select the YMCA branch where you'd like to work. A member of our aquatics team will reach out to discuss.