New Canaan YMCA
Lifeguard - EARLY MORNING and other PART TIME shifts available
564 South Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840
On-site · Part-time · $17–$21/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026
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The New Canaan YMCA is looking for Early Bird Lifeguards to staff our opening shifts, beginning at 5:15am.
Early morning not your finest hour? No worries, we have additional shift availability throughout the week!
Working as a lifeguard gives great flexibility, working one (or several!) shifts a week, at a time that meets your availability. An added bonus is that every employee recieves free membership to our Y!
Our pools are open from 5:30am to 9pm during the week, 7:30am to 6:30pm on Saturdays, and 7:30am to 5pm on Sundays - shifts are usually 3 hours.
Join our team, working in our beautiful Aquatic Center - home to 3 pools (2 competitive and one family/therapy pool).
Shifts can be flexible based on interest and staffing needs - and Early Shifts and Weekends have an hourly wage pay differential!
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Aquatics, lifeguards provide quality surveillance, and act swiftly and professionally in emergency situations.
We expect our Lifeguards to be observant to their surroundings, understanding of safety rules and policies, and able to communicate with swimmers, instructors, and other staff to maintain order and safety in the pool and on deck.
Requirements include:
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent.
- Ability to swim continuously for 300 yards.
- Perform all tasks necessary for water rescue.
- See attached job description for full details.
Why the Y? We are an inclusive, nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the potential of all kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
The YMCA offers benefits for Part-Time staff, including:
- FREE YMCA memberships, program discounts, eligibility for free classes
- Retirement funds (403b Savings Plan, and eligibility for YMCA Retirement Fund with employer contributions of 12%)
- Discounted group-rates for AFLAC supplemental insurance plans including Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Accident, Cancer, and Hospital Plans
- Guarantee to be “schedule free” on the following holidays, as our center is closed on:
- Easter Sunday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Visit our website for more details and full application: www.newcanaanymca.org/employment