Lifeguard (Part-Time)

Aquatics Team LifeguardAre you passionate about aquatics? Do you enjoy being able to provide supervision and safety for all in a pool environment? If so, the Tri-Community Branch is looking for you to join our amazing Aquatics Team!Lifeguard Certification is required; however, we offer lifeguard certification courses, and reach out to students in the course about potential job opportunities when available. Candidates must successfully complete and pass the lifeguarding course prior to being hired for the position. If interested in taking a lifeguard certification course, please reach out to Karin Anderson, Association Senior Aquatics Director, by emailing her at View email address on click.appcast.io Duties:Maintains active surveillance of the pool area and ensures a safe environment for all members and staff.Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, including delivering life saving care.Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and reports to the right personnel when appropriatePerforms chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.Attends staff trainings/meetings and maintain active certifications related to the position.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications/Requirements:Must hold active Lifeguard Certification and able to present said certification before being hiredMust be at least 16 years oldMust have the following certifications: basic Life Support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid and emergency oxygen administration at hiring or within 30 days of hire dateJob Type: Part-timePay: $15.00 per hour. Plus, access to YMCA facilities (gym, pool etc.) for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave.Schedule: Shifts available from Sundays to Saturdays, between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and early bird shifts from 5:45 am to 9:00 am.If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application today!About Us:The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is made up of our 6 branches throughout Worcester County: Central Community Branch (Worcester, MA), Greendale Family Branch (Worcester, MA), Boroughs Family Branch (Westborough, MA), Montachusett Community Branch (Fitchburg, MA), Leominster Community Branch (Leominster, MA), and Tri Community Branch (Southbridge, MA). YMCA of Central Massachusetts