Lifeguard

YMCA Southcoast; New Bedford (MA); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

YMCA Southcoast in New Bedford, MA is seeking a part-time Lifeguard to maintain a safe, welcoming environment around the pool and deck. The role emphasizes patron safety and engagement, with responsibilities including surveillance, emergency procedures, and reporting.

Requirements include minimum age 16, CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED and First Aid, and YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding certifications with timely attainment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum age of 16 years.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer w/AED (infant/child/adult) & First Aid.
• Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding certification and attainment within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to achieve Oxygen Administration certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to maintain certification level of physical and mental alertness.

Aufgaben

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool and pool areas.
• Maintains current knowledge of all emergency procedures within pool and pool area.
• Responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; provides timely and accurate reports and follow-ups.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies health and safety rules, policies, guidelines for the pool and pool area.
• Conveys information on programs and schedules to members.
• Maintains accurate records required by YMCA and state agencies.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures availability of required equipment.
• Performs chemical testing as prescribed; takes immediate corrective action as needed.

Kenntnisse

CPR/AED First Aid

Emergency response

Safety awareness

Customer service

Ausbildung

CPR for the Professional Rescuer w/AED

YMCA Lifeguarding certification or Red Cross Lifeguarding certification

Oxygen Administration certification (within 30 days)

Certification upkeep and alertness

Jobbeschreibung

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Lifeguard

Part-time New Bedford, New Bedford, MA, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $25.00 Annually

Job Title: Lifeguard

Position Summary:

Maintains a safe, welcoming environment & healthy conditions in the swimming pool, on the deck, and in the surrounding areas. Creates a positive & responsive atmosphere promoting patron safety and engagement.
Essential Functions:

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool and the pool areas.
• Maintains current knowledge of all emergency procedures within pool and pool area.
• Responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; provides timely and accurate reports and follow-ups.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies health and safety rules, policies, guidelines for the pool and pool area.
• Conveys information on programs and schedules to members.
• Maintains accurate records required by YMCA and state agencies.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure availability of required equipment
• Perform chemical testing as prescribed; take immediate corrective action as needed.
• Current daytime schedule are Tuesdays 4:45am-9am; Thursdays 4:45am-10:30am and Fridays 4:45am-9am (with 5-7am paid at a higher rate).

Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others.

Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.

Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 16 years
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer w/AED (infant/child/adult) & Basic First Aid Certifications.
• Current Certification YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification and attainment of YMCA Lifeguarding certification within 90 days of hire or as soon as class is offered in the Association.
• Ability to achieve Oxygen Administration certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to maintain certification level of physical and mental alertness.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
• Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time
• Ability to communicate verbally across distances in a noisy environment.

The YMCA Southcoast is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.