Lifeguard (Part-Time)

Description

Do you have a passion for aquatics? Do you enjoy being able to provide supervision and safety for all in a pool environment and are available in the mornings? If so, please consider applying and joining the Aquatics team at the Montachusett Community 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:

1.) Maintains constant surveillance of the swim area while on duty

2.) Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area – practices PREVENTATIVE lifeguarding

3.) Understands all emergency procedures and responds to emergencies immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures

4.) Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed

5.) Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving for shift

6.) Performs chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action

7.) Attends all staff meetings and training as need & maintain current certifications related to the position

8.) Other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director or Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Must hold active Lifeguard Certification and able to show lifeguard certification before hired for the position
• Must be at least 16 years old
• CPR for professional rescuer, AED, Basic Firs Aid, & Oxygen Administration certification required or required to obtain withing 30 days of hire

Job Type: Part-time Hourly

Schedule: Mornings from 7:45 am to 10:00 am

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

If this sounds like something you are interested in and want to apply, please submit your online application today!

About Us:

The Y: We’re 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).