What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at OLD COLONY YMCA?
** Looking for applicants with weekday mid-day (10 AM – 6 PM) availability **
YMCA will provide training if needed
Requirement** Position is extended, upon successful completion of ELLIS Lifeguarding course**
JOB SUMMARY
- Program Responsibilities
- Arrive on deck, in uniform, ready to open pool promptly at scheduled time.
- Smile and greet members courteously
- Assist in planning, organizing and implementing a full composition of aquatic special events to include but not be limited to lap swim incentives and water walking incentives
- Monitor lap swimmers and designate fast or slow lanes when required.
- Explain class and pool procedure to program participants, enforcing all posted pool rules.
- Provide friendly courteous service to all members, clients and volunteers of the YMCA.
- Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor on appropriate forms.
- Wear appropriate lifeguard attire as requested by supervisor.
- Attend all staff meetings scheduled by supervisor.
- Secure ALL pool doors at the end of your shift unless properly relieved by another certified staff member
- Communicate to all program participants and all members all program and membership promotions.