Lifeguard

West Suburban YMCA | Newton, MA

. Maintain active surveillance of the pool area .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeNewton • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in lifeguarding and emergency response, ensuring safety and compliance with YMCA standards. Maintains strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and support diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CPR For The Professional Rescuer CertificationCurrent American Red Cross Lifeguard CertificationEmergency Oxygen CertificationBasic First Aid CertificationAbility To Relate Effectively To Diverse Groups

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Hard Skills

Lifeguard SkillsEmergency ResponseIncident ReportingChemical ChecksEquipment ChecksSafety Rules ApplicationRecord MaintenancePool CirculationHazard Condition ChecksPhysical Readiness

Soft Skills

Professional DemeanorPunctualityReliabilityAlertnessRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR For The Professional RescuerAED CertificationBasic First Aid CertificationEmergency Oxygen CertificationAmerican Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Industry Keywords

YMCA PoliciesDiversityEquityBelongingInclusion InitiativesAquatic SafetyHealth Department CodeEmergency ProceduresIncident ReportsPool Area Surveillance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain active surveillance of the pool area
Proactively prevent injuries
Review emergency procedures and respond immediately to emergencies according to YMCA policies and procedures
Complete incident and accident reports accurately and promptly
Maintain a professional demeanor and wear the proper uniform
Support diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion initiatives
Build positive relationships with members, participants, and staff
Apply safety rules, policies, and guidelines for waterfront and aquatic areas
Maintain accurate records required by the YMCA and/or state Health Department code
Perform equipment checks and ensure required equipment is available
Perform chemical checks and circulate pools as needed
Check pools for hazardous conditions upon arrival and during shifts
Clean the pool deck when not guarding
Attend staff meetings and in-service training
Accept additional responsibilities and duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum age of 16 years old
CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification
AED certification
Basic First Aid certification
Emergency Oxygen certification
Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent
Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
Ability to demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people
Punctual and reliable
Must hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment
Must remain alert with no lapses of consciousness
Must meet strength and lifting requirements
Must see and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid vacation and holidays
Group health insurance with vision and prescription drug coverage
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid retirement once vested
YMCA membership
Access to child care services
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Internal and external trainings and certifications funded by the Y