What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY YMCA, INC.?
Job Details
Description
Calling all Lifeguards!!
The New Canaan YMCA is looking for Early Bird Lifeguards to staff our opening shifts, beginning at 5:15am.
Early morning not your finest hour? No worries, we have additional shift availability throughout the week!
Working as a lifeguard gives great flexibility, working one (or several!) shifts a week, at a time that meets your availability. An added bonus is that every employee recieves free membership to our Y!
Our pools are open from 5:30am to 9pm during the week, 7:30am to 6:30pm on Saturdays, and 7:30am to 5pm on Sundays - shifts are usually 3 hours.
Join our team, working in our beautiful Aquatic Center - home to 3 pools (2 competitive and one family/therapy pool).
Shifts can be flexible based on interest and staffing needs - and Early Shifts and Weekends have an hourly wage pay differential!
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Aquatics, lifeguards provide quality surveillance, and act swiftly and professionally in emergency situations.
We expect our Lifeguards to be observant to their surroundings, understanding of safety rules and policies, and able to communicate with swimmers, instructors, and other staff to maintain order and safety in the pool and on deck.
Qualifications
Requirements include:
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent.
- Ability to swim continuously for 300 yards.
- Perform all tasks necessary for water rescue.
- See attached job description for full details.
Salary : $17 - $23
