Lifeguard

Old Colony YMCA • Stoughton, MA

97d

About The Position

This position is a part-time, year-round role that involves various responsibilities related to pool management and member interaction. The lifeguard will be required to arrive on deck in uniform and ready to open the pool promptly at the scheduled time. The role includes planning and organizing aquatic special events, monitoring lap swimmers, and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all pool participants.

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

• $200 sign on bonus
• Paid Lifeguard Certification Training

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