LIFEGUARD
Part-timeWorcester, MAPart-time$16.5/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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YWCA Central Massachusetts is hiring a LIFEGUARD. The Lifeguard monitors the safety of members in the pool and pool deck, assisting with First Aid or CPR as needed. This role involves continuous scanning of the activity area, enforcing pool policies, and maintaining a safe aquatic environment. The Lifeguard also sets out and cleans up equipment and reports any participant concerns to the supervisor.
Key focus areas include Scan activity area continuously, taking occasional walks around the deck to ensure safety of the swimmers, Respond immediately to an emergency using established emergency procedures, and Greet participants so that all feel welcome and comfortable and offer assistance as appropriate.
Successful candidates bring Age 15+ and Lifeguard Certification. Important skills include Monitor Safety, First Aid, Scan Activity Area Continuously, Respond To Emergency, Greet Participants, and Offer Assistance. Preferred (not required): WSI.
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Full job description
Salary Range $16.50 - $16.50 Hourly
Level Entry
Position Type Part-time - less than 20 hours
Job Shift Any
Education Level None
Travel Percentage None
Category Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Job Title: Lifeguard Department: Health & Wellness
Reports to: Aquatics Program Coordinator Effective Date: December 2024
Schedule: As needed Remote Position: No
Job Summary:
As a lifeguard, monitor the safety of members in our pool and pool deck. Assist in First Aid or CPR on the premises.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Scan activity area continuously, taking occasional walks around the deck to ensure safety of the swimmers; respond immediately to an emergency using established emergency procedures.
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Greet participants so that all feel welcome and comfortable and offer assistance as appropriate.
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Enforce the policies and rules of the pool.
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Set out equipment as needed (i.e.: lane lines) and clean up when finished so that deck area stays cleared.
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Report any problems or concerns expressed by participants to the supervisor to ensure effective resolution and follow through.
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Test water at regular intervals to ensure a safe swimming environment notify supervisor of problems with testing levels
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Clean pool on an hourly basis as directed by pool protocol
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Wear appropriate YWCA lifeguard uniform
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Maintain a safe Aquatic Environment
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Ability to work with and respond to members, and to relate to people of diverse attitudes and interests.
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WSI preferred but not required
Education and Experience:
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Must be at least 15 years old.
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American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid/CPR certifications or YMCA Lifeguard or Star Guard or Ellis and Ellis Lifeguarding, BSA lifeguarding
Physical Requirements:
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Must be a skilled swimmer and able to pull weight through the water.
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Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
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Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
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