YMCA of Central Massachusetts
Lifeguard (Part-Time)
YMCA of Central Massachusetts, Westborough, Massachusetts, us, 01581
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Are you a strong swimmer? Do you enjoy being responsible and able to provide supervision and safety of all in a pool environment with your spare time? If so, the YMCA of Central Massachusetts, Boroughs Family Branch is looking for you to join our amazing Aquatics Department!
**Lifeguard Certification typically required; however, we offer the course for a minimal fee 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 per hour. Plus, access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave
If this sounds like something you are eager to do and want to apply, please submit your online application today!
Please let us know if you if you need to take the Lifeguarding course
About Us:
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.
Salary Description
$15.00/hour
Part-time
Description
Are you a strong swimmer? Do you enjoy being responsible and able to provide supervision and safety of all in a pool environment with your spare time? If so, the YMCA of Central Massachusetts, Boroughs Family Branch is looking for you to join our amazing Aquatics Department!
**Lifeguard Certification typically required; however, we offer the course for a minimal fee 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 per hour. Plus, access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave
If this sounds like something you are eager to do and want to apply, please submit your online application today!
Please let us know if you if you need to take the Lifeguarding course
About Us:
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.
Salary Description
$15.00/hour