Job description
Are you a strong swimmer? Do you have a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills? Do you enjoy being responsible and be able to provide supervision and safety of all in a pool environment with any available time weekdays evenings and Saturdays in which you would like to work? If so, the YMCA of Central Massachusetts, Tri-Community Branch is looking for you to join our amazing Aquatics Team!
We are currently seeking year round Lifeguards for our indoor pool. Typical hours vary – weekdays, evenings and Saturdays.
Requirements: Must have lifeguard certification and at least 16 years of age, Interested individuals are encouraged to submit resume/application with availability (list days and hours available) and please let us know how you heard of the position.
**Lifeguard Certification typically required; however, we offer the course at a discount as a part of being hired. In order to be hired, candidate must successfully complete the lifeguarding course.
Prerequisites for the course are as follows:
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
- Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
- Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds which involves starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Surface dive, feet-first or headfirst, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back carrying the object with their face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath and exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 with access to facilities, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave.
If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your resume/cover letter today.
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.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
We continue to Change policies and procedures to line up with safety concerns and regulations
https://www.ymcaofcm.org/safety-measures/
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with YMCA Programming? If so, please explain
- What is your availability?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Lifeguard: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Lifeguard Training (Preferred)
- AED Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Swim Instructor (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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