Jobs at LEAP
Jobs at LEAP
Lifeguards & Swim Instructors
Do you love being in the water? Are you seeking a meaningful way to give back to your community while developing valuable skills? Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or just getting started, LEAP is looking for you.
LEAP is currently hiring Head Lifeguards, Lifeguards, and Swim Instructors for our summer, after-school, and evening programs. High school and college students are strongly encouraged to apply—no prior certification required. We provide comprehensive training and support to help you earn your certifications and step confidently into your role.
At LEAP, swimming is more than just a sport—it’s a life-saving skill and a pathway to confidence, growth, and opportunity. As part of our aquatics team, you’ll play a direct role in making swimming safe, empowering, and accessible for every member of our community.
What you’ll do:
Teach & Inspire: Guide youth and adults in developing water safety skills and swimming techniques in a structured, supportive environment.
Build Confidence: Help participants grow from beginners to capable, confident swimmers through consistent encouragement and instruction.
Ensure Safety: Maintain a vigilant, safety-first mindset while supporting a positive and organized pool environment.
Be a Leader: Contribute to a high-energy team, take initiative, and model professionalism on and off the pool deck.
Skills you’ll gain:
Water Safety Expertise: Learn and apply essential lifeguarding, rescue, and prevention techniques aligned with industry standards.
Leadership & Communication: Build strong communication skills while working with diverse age groups and abilities.
Critical Thinking: Strengthen your ability to assess situations quickly, make decisions under pressure, and respond effectively.
Professional Development: Gain transferable skills in teamwork, accountability, and program operations.
How to Apply:
Get the Application | Drop off your completed application in person at LEAP | Send to eeden@leapforkids.org.
Applications may also require supporting materials (e.g., transcripts), as outlined in the application documents.
Make a splash this year.
Join LEAP Aquatics—grow your skills, lead with purpose, and help others build confidence in and around the water.
Apply to become a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor
LEAP Swim Instructors and Lifeguards are high school or college students who want to help to save lives by teaching swimming to youth and adults. They should be strong swimmers or want to become strong swimmers. LEAP will provide the training needed to become certified swim instructors and lifeguards. You can download this application or you can pick up an application at the office. Please download and fill out the PDF below, and email to jobs@leapforkids.org.
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About the Position
At LEAP, we teach youth to swim and be safe in the pool using a 5-level swimming curriculum. Children, teens and adults all take swimming lessons at LEAP. LEAP’s summer and after-school programs include swimming lessons as part of the curriculum. LEAP also offers community members low-cost swim classes in the evenings.
If you are a good swimmer, want to promote swimming safety and help to save lives, then this job could be for you. In this role, you will need to have strong observation skills, the ability to communicate clearly with other LEAP lifeguards and swim instructors, and to react quickly in emergencies. You need to have at least basic swimming skills and the interest in learning to become a strong swimmer.