Day-Time Lifeguard

Old Colony YMCA•Stoughton, MA

About The Position

Looking for applicants with Day Time availability (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) PAID Lifeguard Certification Training. $200 sign on bonus. This position is a part-time, year-round position

Requirements

Specific Availability Required: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (shifts can be flexible within this timeframe)
Minimum 16 years old
Jeff Ellis and Associates lifeguard training preferred. Training available at time of hire
Strong swimming ability (pre-requisites ability to swim 200 yards, tread water for 2 min, retrieve 10lb brick from depth)
Ability to keep a clear head and remember protocol during an emergency situation, drill, or audit
Ability to remain focused and diligent
Must be able to perform all physical tasks of a Lifeguard as well as lift an adult male from the pool onto the pool deck

Responsibilities

Arrive on deck, in uniform, ready to open pool promptly at scheduled time.
Smile and greet members courteously
Assist in planning, organizing and implementing a full composition of aquatic special events to include but not limited to lap swim incentives and water walking incentives
Monitor lap swimmers and designate fast or slow lanes when required
Explain class and pool procedure to program participants, enforcing all posted pool rules
Provide friendly courteous service to all members, clients and volunteers of the YMCA
Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor on appropriate forms
Wear appropriate lifeguard attire as requested by supervisor
Attend all staff meetings scheduled by supervisor
Secure ALL pool doors at the end of your shift unless properly relieved by another certified staff member
Communicate to all program participants and all members all program and membership promotions