Lifeguard - Gloucester

Overview:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Lifeguard maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that promotes the general safety of all swimmers.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain constant surveillance of pool area using systematic scanning techniques while maintaining a rescue ready position.
• Responding to emergencies and rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning

• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Develop and maintain a culture and emphasis on first-class customer service with the staff. Respond to user, parent, and/or customer complaints, questions, issues, or inquiries promptly.
• Maintain developmental assets and core values emphasis in all program areas.
• Maintain and expand training skills and credentials for the benefit of the organization as a whole, and the YMCA Movement.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or a GED and be at least 18 years old
• Completion of lifeguard training
• Strong attention to detail required as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with many interruptions, handling multiple tasks in a calm and responsible way, always affirming the member (e.g., scan and smile, nod, wave while answering the phone, if alone).
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, and the desire to work with all ages, especially children
• Must be able to show initiative in the absence of supervision
• Must be able to visually see all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility
• Must be able to adequately hear noises and distinguish distress signals

Benefits:

• YMCA Membership
• Discounted Programs
• 12% Employer Retirement Contribution
• Paid Sick Time

Posted Salary Range: USD $18.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.