Summer Lifeguard

** Looking for applicants with SUMMER DAY TIME AND WEEKEND availability**

PAID Lifeguard Certification Training. $200 sign on bonus.

This position is a part-time, year-round position

 

JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Program Responsibilities

• Arrive on deck, in uniform, ready to open pool promptly at scheduled time.
• Smile and greet members courteously
• Assist in planning, organizing and implementing a full composition of aquatic special events to include but not limited to lap swim incentives and water walking incentives
• Monitor lap swimmers and designate fast or slow lanes when required
• Explain class and pool procedure to program participants, enforcing all posted pool rules
• Provide friendly courteous service to all members, clients and volunteers of the YMCA
• Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor on appropriate forms
• Wear appropriate lifeguard attire as requested by supervisor
• Attend all staff meetings scheduled by supervisor
• Secure ALL pool doors at the end of your shift unless properly relieved by another certified staff member
• Communicate to all program participants and all members all program and membership promotions

** Specific Availability Required: 4:30 AM - 9:00 AM (shifts can be flexible within this timeframe) **

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/Physical Requirements (Minimum required)

• Minimum 16 years old
• Jeff Ellis and Associates lifeguard training preferred. Training available at time of hire 
• Strong swimming ability (pre-requisites ability to swim 200 yards, tread water for 2 min, retrieve 10lb brick from depth)  
• Ability to keep a clear head and remember protocol during an emergency situation, drill, or audit
• Ability to remain focused and diligent
• Must be able to perform all physical tasks of a Lifeguard as well as lift an adult male from the pool onto the pool deck

Stoughton Branch