Full-Time Lifeguard: Career Growth & Certifications

West Suburban YMCA | Newton, MA

Newton (MA)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 33,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation
Holidays
Health with vision and prescription
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
YMCA membership
Child care services
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development

Job summary

The West Suburban YMCA in Newton, MA is seeking a full-time lifeguard to maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool and surrounding areas. You will foster a safe, engaging atmosphere for members and support our aquatics program with professional conduct.

We offer internal and external trainings and certifications funded by the Y, with a career path for Aquatics professionals. Schedule varies and may include mornings, evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

  • Minimum age of 16 years old.
  • Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
  • Current American Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent.
  • Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
  • Good role model, high integrity and professionalism, and adaptable.
  • Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
  • Committing to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
  • Be proactive in injury prevention.
  • Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
  • Completes related reports as required in a timely manner.
  • Must present a professional demeanor in proper uniform.
  • Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
  • Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas.
  • Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
  • Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and during shift.
  • Cleans pool deck area when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.

Skills

Lifeguard skills
CPR
First aid
AED
Emergency Oxygen

Education

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Job description

The West Suburban YMCA in Newton, MA is seeking a full-time lifeguard to maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool and surrounding areas. You will foster a safe, engaging atmosphere for members and support our aquatics program with professional conduct.

We offer internal and external trainings and certifications funded by the Y, with a career path for Aquatics professionals. Schedule varies and may include mornings, evenings or weekends.

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