Lifeguard-Day Shift

MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA•Andover, MA

110d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard I supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Aquatics/Assistant Aquatics Director(s), the Lifeguard provides a safe aquatic environment for members, non-members, and program participants by maintaining safe conditions in the pool, on the deck, and in surrounding areas. The role creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, follows YMCA policies and procedures, and builds positive relationships through effective listening and verbal communication. The position requires day-shift availability to accommodate the facility’s seven-day schedule, as well as flexibility for registration, departmental, and branch special events. The Lifeguard monitors the aquatic area, enforces pool rules, responds to emergencies, administers first aid and CPR as needed, records chemical readings, and assists with pool preparation and equipment handling.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Current YMCA/American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent.
Current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Oxygen certification, or equivalent.
Must successfully complete the facility’s Lifeguard test.
Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
Considerable swimming ability and skills in rescue work, resuscitation, and first aid.
Must be able to perform a continuous swim of at least 200 yards; another section of the posting specifies 300 yards.
Must be able to swim 25 yards, dive to a depth of 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick, and swim another 25 yards without using arms in under 1 minute 40 seconds.
Must be able to perform American Red Cross/YMCA lifeguarding rescues at any time and react quickly and efficiently to emergencies.
Must be able to maintain constant surveillance and concentration on the pool area for prolonged periods.
Must be available for day shifts and able to accommodate a facility operating seven days a week.

Responsibilities

Remain flexible to accommodate registration, departmental, and branch special events.
Maintain safety as the first priority and support the personal safety and emotional wellbeing of staff, volunteers, members, and program participants.
Remain alert and attentive to prevent accidents.
Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies and accidents in accordance with YMCA procedures.
Maintain constant surveillance of the water and pool deck and help ensure a safe, positive environment.
Enforce pool rules consistently, courteously, and fairly, and explain their purpose and need to family users.
Administer first aid and CPR as required and complete the appropriate forms.
Take and record chemical readings as scheduled.
Assist with pool preparation and setup for the next shift, including handling equipment and pool chemicals.
Build positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal communication.