Outdoor camp on a pond with a waterfront and surrounding woodland area and cabins.
If you are chosen as our candidate, you will be expected to supervise the waterfront at camp--being responsible for the waterfront safety and overall supervision of teaching of YMCA swimming lessons, guarding of free swimming, and the leading of boating (canoeing); The position requires pre-camp training held in June and the position runs for the duration of camp from late June to late August.
Job Type: Summer Seasonal
Shifts: Mondays-Fridays from 8:30am-3:30pm June 30th, 2025-August 29th, 2025
**All Camp Staff Training on Saturday, June 7th, 2025
**Pre-Camp training and Post-Camp preparation is required--dates TBD
Pay: $21.00/hour for new hires. Plus, access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees and Employee Assistance Program
If this sounds like something you are eager and qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application with your lifeguard certification.
About Us:
The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is made up of our 6 branches throughout Worcester County: Central Community Branch (Worcester, MA), Greendale Family Branch (Worcester, MA), Boroughs Family Branch (Westborough, MA), Montachusett Community Branch (Fitchburg, MA), Leominster Community Branch (Leominster, MA), and Tri Community Branch (Southbridge, MA).
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
- Must have 2 months prior experience in supervisory role at a similar aquatic facility and/or verification in aquatics management/supervision.
- Current certifications required: Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, Emergency Oxygen
- Administration, and Lifeguard certification from the YMCA of equivalent
- Must be able to demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance to YMCA standards and able to sit, stand, & supervise for longer periods of time outside in various weather conditions; heat, rain, wind etc.
- Follow Board of Health regulations for running a swim area
- Plan and implement daily lessons and free swims.
- Schedule lifeguard shifts and supervisor lifeguards to ensure that all policies are being followed.
- Maintains active surveillance of the waterfront area and ensures the safety of campers and staff at the waterfront area.
- Check the waterfront for hazardous conditions when arriving.
- Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available when needed.
- Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the "safe in six" model; completes related reports as required.
- Remains calm and objective when under pressure or challenge by others and responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
- Maintains accurate records as required of the YMCA and/or state health department code.
- Attend all staff trainings and meetings.
- Knows, understands, and consistently safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the waterfront area.
- Set Facebook, Twitter, Tumbler accounts etc., to Private and refrain from having any internet communication with program participants/staff under the age of 18.
- Other duties as assigned by the Camp Director.
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making; Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement
- Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs
- Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
- Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer CPR/AED, First Aid & Emergency Oxygen Administration Certification
- Lifeguard certification