Lifeguard

Join the George Marston Whitin Memorial Community team as a Lifeguard, responsible for ensuring the safety of our pool members and guests. As a key member of our aquatic team, you will be responsible for enforcing pool rules, implementing emergency response plans, and providing exceptional customer service.

• Prevent emergencies by continuously scanning the pool area and identifying potential hazards.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies or potential incidents in a timely and effective manner.
• Perform assists or rescues as needed, providing care such as CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen.
• Complete incident reports in a timely and effective manner.
• Enforce pool rules and handle issues as they arise in a professional manner.
• Test pool chemicals at the beginning of each shift and record in the log, reporting any problems or variations.
• Attend all required monthly and yearly in-service trainings and staff meetings.
• Ensure all doors are securely locked when a lifeguard is not on duty, and never leave the pool unattended.
• Engage in active listening with members and guests to build relationships, understand their goals and interests, and take the initiative to assist in achieving those goals.
• Bring new ideas or enhancements of current programs to the attention of the Aquatic Director.
• Maintain cleanliness and neatness of the pool areas.
• Maintain and track current Lifeguarding and First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications with the American Red Cross.
• Bring any problems, complaints, or suggestions related to the operation of the aquatic programs to the attention of the Aquatics Director.
• Know the state codes for swimming pools, OSHA rules and regulations for safety, and the chemicals in use and first aid for such chemicals.
• Adhere to WCC Core Competencies and Employee Manual.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Current certification as American Red Cross Water Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications are prerequisites for this position.
• Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Strong Leadership and customer service skills.
• Quick Decision-making skills.
• The ability to identify hazards and unsafe practices and make suitable recommendations for minimizing or eliminating those hazards.
• Read and understand WCC and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and Northbridge Board of Health policies and procedures.
• Perform simple arithmetic calculations to monitor pool chemical levels.
• Effectively deal with stressful and emergency situations.
• Perform tasks requiring physical strength and/or stamina to effectively rescue victims, administer first aid, and CPR.
• Perform work involving frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of heavy objects.
• Hear and distinguish a variety of sounds in a noisy environment.
• See program participants in need of assistance from any distances.
• Speak loudly to warn program participants of impending danger.
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time.

1. Supports the Mission, Vision, and Direction of the Whitin Community Center.
2. Builds Community.
3. Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customers, and Others.
4. Works Productively.
5. Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively.