Job Description
Make a difference in your life and the lives of others with the YMCA of Honolulu
The YMCA is one of the largest non-profit community service organizations in America, and as a YMCA team member, you can play a key role changing the lives of kids and families-helping to shape Hawaii’s future.
Find your career path at the Y
Free membership and 60% discount
Get a free Y membership, and up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.
Referral Bonuses!
$250 Y Credit Referral Bonus*
Refer a new hire, and get $250 Y credit for programs, camps, classes, A+ Afterschool, preschool, swim lessons & more!
$500 Cash Referral Bonus*
Y employees can earn $500 for every A+ Aides, Leaders, and Site Coordinators, as well as Y Teen Staff they refer.
Payment Instructions
The rewill be paid in three stages after the new hire completes 30, 60, and 90 days of employment.
Accepting Applications!
Love the water?
Interested in working with kids?
Are you 16 or older?
$18.25 - $20.50 Hourly
LOCATIONS:
- Mililani Y
- Leeward Y
- Windward Y
HOURS/AVAILABILITY:
Expected hours: around 10-15 per week
Various flexible schedules:
- 4 hour shift
- After school
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends
WHY THE Y?:
- If you get Y lifeguard certified with us, we will reimburse you upon hire!
- FREE Y Membership
- FREE Workout Classes and FREE Pool Access
- Work with Your Friends – We’re currently offering a referral bonus of $250!*
- Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- College scholarships available
- Build your resume
- Community involvement
Sound good to you? Here’s what your duties will be:
- Ensure the safety of all program participants
- Follow the YUSA Swim Lesson curriculum
- Recognize and correct improper strokes or skills using positive feedback
- Communicate effectively with students and families in a patient, friendly manner
- Show you are a positive role model
How do I qualify?
- Must be 16 or older
- No certification necessary! We will pay to certify you within 6 months of hire!
- Must be comfortable and confident in the water
- Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
- Must have ability to observe participant activities adequately, to enforce safety regulations and to apply appropriate policies and procedures
Child Protection Commitment
The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.
Note: All Aquatics employees are eligible for random drug screen testing.
*See job opportunities page for full details