Lifeguard

Old Colony YMCA•East Bridgewater, MA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director or Designee, the Lifeguard is responsible for the safety and well being of participants using the Old Colony Y aquatic facility.

Requirements

Minimum 16 years old
(YMCA will provide training if needed) Current Lifeguard certification in either Red Cross, YMCA or Ellis and current certification in CPR, First Aid, AED and O2
Must cross-over to Ellis Lifeguard Certification within 30-60 days and YMCA cross-over within 6 months.
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.
Complete program specific and employee orientation training by required timeline.
Must be available during weekends

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 be 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.
Properly test water for chemical balance and record at assigned times. Report any problems immediately to Head Lifeguard.
Check all safety equipment at the beginning of the shift, reporting any problems in writing to supervisor.
Follow daily maintenance schedule as assigned including hosing deck, brushing down pool walls, cleaning staff office, reporting all problems in writing to supervisor.
Maintain highest level of cleanliness in pool area.
Demonstrate the character values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility at all times