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2025 YMCA Camp Selah Lifeguard

Athol Area YMCA
Athol, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

YMCA Camp Selah

Job Title: Lifeguard

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Waterfront Director and Camp Director

Dates June 23-Aug 15th M-F 9-4pm with breaks

POSITION SUMMARY:

Maintains safe swimming conditions on the Waterfront. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • To ensure that above all else, campers are safe and well supervised while present at the program area.
  • To maintain all equipment and to make sure it’s in good working order.
  • To ensure that the swimming dock, swimming storage areas and the surrounding areas are kept in a clean and orderly manner.
  • To part-take in in-service training for lifeguards weekly.
  • To ensure that all lifeguarding equipment is kept in good working order.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned to assure the overall success of the camp and its programs.
  • To promote the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be 16 years of age.
  • Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer required and Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguarding Certification
  • Person must possess values consistent with the mission of the YMCA.
  • Must successfully complete Staff Training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Ability to visibly observe children.
  • Ability to stand for an extended period of time.
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs and transport equipment from one location to another.
  • Ability to demonstrate and lead activities.
  • Ability to communicate with parents and children effectively.
  • Ability to hear distress signals even when distracted by noise and activity.
  • Ability to reason, solve problems and make sound decisions even when distracted by noise and activity.
  • Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme heat and humidity.
  • Observe and promote safety and security procedures.
  • Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift

Experience:

  • Lifeguard: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Athol, MA 01331: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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