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title: Head Lifeguard at Capital District YMCA in Troy, NY
description: Capital District YMCA is hiring for the Head Lifeguard role in Troy, NY. Pays
  $17.42 per hour. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | Capital District YMCA |
| **Location** | Troy, NY |
| **Salary** | $17.42/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Nov 13, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Capital District YMCA.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Capital District YMCA.

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## Description

**Get Paid When You Need It**  
With our Early Wage Access (EWA) program, access a portion of your earned wages on demand—no need to wait for payday. Enjoy more flexibility and control over your finances.

The Head Lifeguard carries the primary responsibility for the safety and well-being of all persons in the pool area. The lifeguard enforces all pool rules and regulations and uses good judgment and experience to prevent accidents. If an incident or accident occurs, the lifeguard will act within CDYMCA procedures in aiding the individual(s).

**OPEN POSITIONS:**

**HEAD LIFEGUARD (1 Full Time) - $17.42/hour**

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

- * Minimum age of 18 years old.
  * High School Diploma/GED is required; some college is preferred.
  * Minimum two (2) years of experience as a swim instructor and
  * Minimum one (1) year in a supervisory role and Basic knowledge of computers is 
  * Valid CPR and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer certifications are required.
  * Valid Lifeguard and Swim Instructor or Water Safety Instructor certifications are required; Swim Instructor and Waterfront Certifications are preferred.

**WORK SCHEDULE:**

- * **Full-Time Position - 40 hours per week**

  * Available Monday through Friday or 4 weekdays and 1 weekend day between **9:00 AM to 1:15 PM** (strongly preferred).

  * Ability to work **occasional opening shifts from 5:45 AM to 9:00 AM** on weekdays.

  * Additional availability during facility operating hours (**5:45 AM to 8:15 PM Monday through Thursday**) is desirable.

  * Occasional weekend availability (**7:00 AM to 5:00 PM**) preferred.

**FULL TIME BENEFITS:**  
include but are not limited to a Family YMCA Membership, Employer-Paid Retirement Contributions, Health, Dental, a generous PTO Plan, and more! Y Retirement, Paid Sick Leave, and more!

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## Skills

- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
- Supervisory Skills
- Water Safety
- First Aid
- Lifeguard
## Benefits

- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- Sick Leave

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