Head Lifeguard

Concord Family YMCA • Full-time • Concord, New Hampshire, United States • $16 - $18 / hour • 1m ago

The Granite YMCA is hiring a Head Lifeguard to support the aquatics facility at our YMCA of Concord location. This person will play a key role in leading our staff teams while supporting the needs of our members and ensuring safety in all areas of the pool area.

This position has the flexibility to be part-time or full-time, depending upon the candidate’s availability. Opportunity for advancement for interested candidates as we promote from within: nearly all of our Coordinators, Assistant Director and Directors started out as Lifeguards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of lifeguarding experience and currently holds a Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard certification. The YMCA of Concord has a year-round indoor 4 lane lap pool offering open swim, swim lessons, and general aquatics programming throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

Supervise Aquatics staff in the absence of the Aquatics Director or Coordinator
Understand emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations in the pool area
Maintain effective, positive relationships with members, participants and other team members
Understand and consistently apply safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool area. Take responsibility for implementing and supporting change of policies/procedures
Maintain accurate pool records as required by the YMCA and state/local Health Department code
Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed; this includes rescue equipment and well stocked hip packs and first aid kits

Position Specifics:

Schedule is dependent upon candidate availability with part-time or full-time hours available
Schedule will consist of weekday and/or weekend shifts based on department needs and availability. Shifts may encompass morning, daytime and evening timeframes subject to availability
Pay starting at $16hr and commensurate with experience
Free Lifeguard recertification provided by the YMCA if needed

Full-Time Benefits/Perks:

Work/life balance
Flexible hours and team environment
Leadership development and paid training
Access to Y Career pathways
Free Family YMCA Membership
Up to 50% discount on Y childcare and up to 25% discount on other Y programs
After qualifying, 8% employer contribution to retirement fund
Tuition discounts to some NH and online schools
Generous paid vacation time (starting with 21 days off & 6 holidays that increase with tenure)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

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