West Suburban YMCA | Newton, MA

General

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area
• Be proactive in injury prevention
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures
• Completes related reports (i.e. incident and accident reports) as required in a timely manner
• Must present a professional demeanor in proper uniform
• Active support of our DEIB statement
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with members, participants, and other staff
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the waterfront and aquatic area
• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed
• Performs regular chemical checks and circulation of pools as needed
• Cleans pool deck area when not guarding as required
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service training
• Willingness to accept responsibilities and duties other than those assigned.

Lifeguard

• Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a state licensed out-of-school time program operating full-day programs.
• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Supports academic learning being done remotely by students (in pandemic time if applicable).
• Adheres to YMCA and state (Early Education & Care, EEC) standards including safety and cleanliness.
• Attending staff meetings and training.
• Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion.
• Continue to think about strategies to support diversity goals of the organization.
• Follows YMCA and EEC policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff.
• Models' relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Works at special events (i.e., Snow Day Program, Holiday Programs) and vacation week programs, if needed.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid and/or CPR.
• All other duties as assigned.

Afterschool Group Leader

Assistant

• Assists in supervision of a group of children.
• Assists in implementation of program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
• Supports academic learning being done remotely by students (in pandemic time if applicable).
• Adheres to YMCA and state (Early Education & Care, EEC) standards including safety and cleanliness.
• Attends staff meetings and training.
• Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion.
• Follows YMCA and EEC policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff.

Assistant Afterschool Group Leader

Director

• Assists in leading and inspiring our front desk and membership team.
• Work closely with the Membership Director to support day-to-day operations, staff development, and membership growth initiatives.
• Implements membership strategies that support recruitment of new members and retention of existing members.
• Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction.
• Motivates and energizes the Membership Staff to be Cause-driven Leaders.
• Helps manage member appreciation days and other retention events.
• Provides tours of the facility highlighting all areas of interest.

Lifeguard

Afterschool Group Leader

Assistant Afterschool Group Leader

Assistant Director of Membership