Day-Time Lifeguard

Old Colony YMCA • Stoughton, MA

98d

About The Position

This position is a part-time, year-round role that requires applicants to have early morning availability from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The job includes paid lifeguard certification training and offers a $200 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid lifeguard certification training
• $200 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees