Lifeguard

Old Colony YMCA•Easton, MA

14d

About The Position

The Lifeguard helps maintain a safe, welcoming pool environment and supports aquatic programs and member services. The position requires weekday and weekend availability, including weekday hours from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and weekend shifts from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM or 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Weekday opening availability is specifically required. Paid lifeguard certification training is offered, and employment is extended upon successful completion of the ELLIS Lifeguarding course.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years old.
Hold current Ellis Lifeguard certification and current CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certifications.
Maintain “Test Ready” standards.
Be able to perform all physical tasks of a lifeguard, including lifting an adult from the pool onto the pool deck.
Complete program-specific and employee orientation training within the required timeline.
Successfully complete the ELLIS Lifeguarding course for the position to be extended.
Be available on weekdays and weekends, including weekday opening availability.

Responsibilities

Arrive on deck in uniform and ready to open the pool promptly at the scheduled time.
Smile and greet members courteously.
Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing aquatic special events, including lap swim and water-walking incentives.
Monitor lap swimmers and designate fast or slow lanes when required.
Explain class and pool procedures to program participants and enforce posted pool rules.
Provide friendly, courteous service to YMCA members, clients, and volunteers.
Report all accidents and incidents to a supervisor using the appropriate forms.
Wear appropriate lifeguard attire as requested by the supervisor.
Attend staff meetings scheduled by the supervisor.
Secure all pool doors at the end of the shift unless properly relieved by another certified staff member.
Communicate program and membership promotions to program participants and members.