About this opportunity
YWCA Central Massachusetts lists this LIFEGUARD opportunity in worcester, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lifeguard
YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA 01608
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:
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.
Greet participants so that all feel welcome and comfortable and offer assistance as appropriate.
Enforce the policies and rules of the pool.
Set out equipment as needed (i.e.: lane lines) and clean up when finished so that deck area stays cleared.
Report any problems or concerns expressed by participants to the supervisor to ensure effective resolution and follow through.
Test water at regular intervals to ensure a safe swimming environment notify supervisor of problems with testing levels
Clean pool on an hourly basis as directed by pool protocol
Wear appropriate YWCA lifeguard uniform
Maintain a safe Aquatic Environment
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
Ability to work with and respond to members, and to relate to people of diverse attitudes and interests.
WSI preferred but not required
Education and Experience:
Must be at least 15 years old.
American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid/CPR certifications or YMCA Lifeguard or Star Guard or Ellis and Ellis Lifeguarding, BSA lifeguarding
Physical Requirements:
Must be a skilled swimmer and able to pull weight through the water.
Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
Worksite address
worcester, MA, 01609, US
Who can apply
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