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Lifeguard- FT

MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA
Andover, MA Other
POSTED ON 3/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

Job Details

Level:    Entry
Job Location:    Andover Branch - Andover, MA
Salary Range:    $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As a Full-Time Lifeguard, you will represent the YMCA in a professional manner, ensuring a safe aquatic environment for members, non-members, and program participants under the supervision of the Aquatics Director and Assistant Aquatics Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Schedule:  Remain flexible to accommodate registration, departmental and branch special events. Weekend and evening availability to accommodate the facilities 7 day a week schedule. 
  • Must work 40 hours a week specifically evenings and weekends.
  • Must have considerable ability as a swimmer plus skills in rescue work, resuscitation and First Aid.
  • Maintain constant surveillance of water and pool deck areas, ensure a safe and positive environment.
  • Enforce all pool rules in a consistent, courteous and fair manner.  Educate family users of the purpose and need for the rules as a professional.
  • Administer First Aid and CPR as required and fill out appropriate forms.
  • Take and record chemical readings as scheduled.
  • Assist with pool preparation and set up, including equipment handling and pool chemicals as well as completing closing procedures of all pools.

 

General Job Segments:

  • Must have effective problem-solving skills.
  • Must demonstrate communication skills.
  • Be available to help cover open shifts.
  • By personal example helps interpret the quality of YMCA Character Values - Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
  • Actively promote membership within the department.  Increase visibility and credibility of YMCA programs. 

 

Financial Development:

  • Provides leadership and support of Annual Campaign that results in achievement of our annual fund-raising goal.

 

Other Duties:

  • Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Management.
  • Dress professionally in required and appropriate uniform. YMCA lifeguard issued shirt, hip pack, whistle. Appropriate footwear while on duty and throughout the facility. And/or any additional branded, uniform or safety clothing or gear including rescue tubes, safety communication devices or as assigned. Oversized, baggy and excessively loose clothing or attire considered to hinder a rescue are not acceptable while on duty.

Qualifications


  • Minimum age: 18 Years Old
  • Current YMCA/American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent. If not, YMCA will acquire it within the first 60 days of employment. 
  • Current ASHI First Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Oxygen certification, or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of the facility’s Lifeguard test.
  • Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.

Salary : $17 - $18

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