Lifeguard

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This range is provided by West Suburban YMCA | Newton, MA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$17.00/hr - $19.00/hr

Build upon your love of aquatics and your career growth potential by working at the West Suburban YMCA as a full‑time lifeguard at our Wells Ave location. The Y recognizes that the quality of its work is directly related to the training and experience of its staff. As a full‑time lifeguard, we will help build a career path that further develops you as an Aquatics professional through internal and external trainings and certifications, funded by the Y!

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Schedule:

Varies, but could include some mornings, evenings or weekends

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes camper safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming, open to all, a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine, value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful, believing in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing, supporting you to develop your full potential. We are determined, on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Members are the heart of this organization. They are the reason we exist. Members are the most important visitors we have, whether they visit by mail, phone or in person. They are not statistics and always deserve our respect. No matter what we are hired to do, satisfying members’ needs and wants is everyone’s first and most important responsibility.

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area and is proactive in injury prevention.
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergencies immediately in accordance with YMCA policies.
• Completes related reports (e.g., incident and accident reports) in a timely manner.
• Maintains a professional demeanor in proper uniform.
• Supports our DEIB statement and practices equity, diversity, belonging, and inclusion.
• Builds positive relationships with members, participants and staff.
• Applies safety rules, policies and guidelines consistently for the waterfront and aquatic area.
• Maintains accurate records required by the YMCA and the state Health Department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available.
• Conducts regular chemical checks and circulations of pools as needed.
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions upon arrival and during shifts.
• Cleans pool deck area when not guarding, as required.
• Attends all staff meetings and in‑service training.
• Willingness to accept responsibilities and duties outside of the assigned scope.

• Minimum age of 16 years old.
• Certifications:
  
  CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
• Good role model, high integrity and professionalism, and adaptable.
• Demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Commitment to supporting anti‑racist work and learning about the organization’s initiatives.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people.
• Punctual and reliable.

• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and around the zone of responsibility.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• Meet strength and lifting requirements.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

The WSYMCA rewards dedicated employees with a competitive benefits package that includes paid vacation & holidays, group health with vision & drug prescription, dental & life insurance, paid retirement once vested,…