Aquatics - Lifeguard (Fall 2026)

Manhattan Youth is seeking certified Lifeguards to join our aquatics team at our Downtown Community Center in Tribeca. Candidates must be punctual, reliable, personable, and have a strong desire to work with children and families. This is a part-time position.

Our pool is open: Monday-Friday 8:30am-9:00pm Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-5:00pm We are specifically seeking candidates with evening and/or weekend availability. Pay: $18-22/hr, depending upon experience. Candidates who also have experience teaching swim lessons may be eligible for $22/hr+.

Greet all members to the facility and create a warm, welcoming family environment Prioritize safety with a proactive, preventative lifeguarding approach Enforce all aquatics facility policies, rules and regulations Maintain a clean and safe environment including but not limited to pool, pool deck, restrooms, locker rooms, steam room, and surrounding areas Wear proper uniform and be alert and ready to respond at all times Perform other related job duties as required Certified Lifeguard (Must hold valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certifications, or equivalent as recognized by the NYC-DOH) CPR/AED certification, renewed within last 12 months Ability to maintain a positive and energetic attitude and contribute to a positive team culture Swim instructor experience or experience working directly with children in a camp or childcare setting is a plus Evening or weekend availability is a plus We offer a pleasant work environment with flexible schedules. On-site recertifying is provided for active employees.