Lifeguard - Full Time

West Suburban YMCA; Newton Corner (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Health insurance (group health)

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan (paid retirement once

YMCA membership

Child care services

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The West Suburban YMCA is seeking a full-time lifeguard to maintain safe swimming conditions at the Wells Ave location. You will help develop your aquatics career through internal and external trainings funded by the Y.

Schedule varies and may include mornings, evenings, and weekends as part of a dynamic aquatic team committed to camper safety and positive experiences for members.

Qualifications

• Must hold CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain certification-readiness.
• Strong professionalism and reliability.
• Commitment to anti-racist initiatives.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups.
• Punctual and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active surveillance of the pool, deck and surrounding areas; prevent injuries.
• Follow emergency procedures and complete related reports.
• Present a professional demeanor in uniform.
• Support DEIB initiatives and pursue diversity goals.
• Maintain positive relationships with members and staff.
• Apply safety rules for waterfront and pool areas; keep records.
• Perform equipment checks and chemical checks as needed.
• Check pool for hazards on arrival and during shifts.
• Clean pool deck when not guarding and take action as required.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Be willing to take on duties beyond those assigned.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Professionalism

Diversity awareness

Communication

Education

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED

Basic First Aid

Emergency Oxygen

American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent

Job description

Build upon your love of aquatics and your career growth potential by working at the West Suburban YMCA as a full-time lifeguard at our Wells Ave location! The Y recognizes that the quality of its work is directly related to the training and experience of its staff. As a full-time lifeguard, we will help build a career path that further develops you as an Aquatics professional through internal and external trainings and certifications, funded by the Y!

Schedule: Varies, but could include some mornings evenings or weekends

POSITION SUMMARY:

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes camper safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

MEMBER SERVICE STATEMENT:

Members are the heart of this organization. They are the reason we exist. Members are the most important visitors we have, whether they visit by mail, phone or in person. They are not statistics and always deserve our respect. No matter what we are hired to do, satisfying members’ needs and wants is everyone’s first and most important responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 (i.e. incident and accident reports) as required in a timely manner.
• Must present a professional demeanor in proper uniform.
• Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion. Continue to think about strategies to support diversity goals of the organization.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the waterfront and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Performs regular chemical checks and circulation of pools as needed.
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and during shift.
• Cleans pool deck area when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
• Willingness to accept responsibilities and duties other than those assigned.

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. Learning about our initiatives, the continuous work that our organization and staff are working on and being able to vocalize with members if needed.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Punctual and reliable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• Meet strength and lifting requirements.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
• The WSYMCA rewards dedicated employees by offering a competitive benefits package that includes paid vacation & holidays, group health with vision & drug prescription, dental & life insurance, paid retirement once vested, YMCA membership, access to child care services, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization that welcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.