Lifeguard

Description

Are you passionate about aquatics? Do you enjoy being able to provide supervision and safety for all in a pool environment? If so, please considering applying and joining the Aquatics team of the Greendale Family Branch YMCA!

**Lifeguard Certification is required; however, we offer lifeguard certification courses, and reach out to students in the course about job opportunities. Candidates must successfully complete and pass the lifeguarding course prior to being hired for the position. If interested in taking a lifeguard certification course, please reach out to Karin Anderson, Association Senior Aquatics Director, by emailing her at [email protected].

Job Responsibilities:

• Remain alert and keep a watchful eye on all activities that occur in and around the water.
• Enforce all safety rules while being clear, concise, and consistent to prevent accidents.
• Provide information, instructions, and directions to YMCA members who ask for clarification.
• Respond immediately to all emergencies.
• Provide First Aid, CPR, or other life-saving care to patrons when required.
• Identify and communicate any potential health, safety, or accident risks and complete any necessary reports
• Attend training and staff meetings as need & maintain active certifications related to the position
• Other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director

Qualifications:

• Must hold active/current lifeguard certification and able to present said certification during the recruitment process
• Must be at least 16 years old

Schedule: Weekdays and Weekends. Early morning shifts start at 5:15am, mid-day, and evening shift until 8:30pm available. Please tell us your working availability.

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay: $15.00 per hour. Plus, access to YMCA facilities (gym, pool ect.) for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave

If you are interested in and qualified for this position, please submit your online application today!

About Us:

The Y: We are here for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is made up of our 6 branches throughout Worcester County: Central Community Branch (Worcester, MA), Greendale Family Branch (Worcester, MA), Boroughs Family Branch (Westborough, MA), Montachusett Community Branch (Fitchburg, MA), Leominster Community Branch (Leominster, MA), and Tri Community Branch (Southbridge, MA).