Head Lifeguard (Summer Seasonal, Full-Time)

Description

Are you passionate about pool safety? Do you have lifeguard and supervisory experience? If so, please consider applying to the Head Lifeguard role and join the YMCA of Central Massachusetts' Community Aquatics Team! 

The Head Lifeguard position, under the direct supervision of the Area Supervisor, is responsible for the supervision of aquatic-related personnel and ensuring the control and safety of participants during recreational and instructional swimming. 

Essential Functions:

• Ensures that the highest aquatic standards are constantly maintained.
• Provides direct supervision to facility staff and maintains high safety standards during recreational and instructional swims.
• Proficient in all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures
• Communicate with a supervisor about any concerns regarding safety, staff, or the public.
• Responsible for determining if weather becomes a safety concern and following proper closing policies and procedures (working/communicating with Area Supervisor)
• Keeps beach/pool areas organized, maintains a clean facility, and cares for all equipment
• Follows opening and closing procedures
• Engages in positive public relations with patrons and models for other staff
• Conducts regular safety inspections of aquatic facility
• Maintains certifications listed under Certificates, Licenses
• Receives and carries out instructions
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times; wear clothing that meets the YMCA dress code.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must hold a current lifeguarding certification
• Upon hire, Professional Rescue CPR AED, and First Aid certification required
• High School graduate or equivalent required
• 2 years of lifeguarding experience required
• Must possess effective communication and human relations skills  
• Must show maturity and ability to relate to children and adults from all social/economic segments of the community

Job Type: Summer Seasonal, Full-Time Non-Exempt

Schedule: Weekdays and weekends

Pay: $25.00 per hour. Plus, access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application and resume online 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).