Gatewatch Duties

Gatewatch is a long-standing tradition at our pool, whereby members volunteer to work a couple of short shifts at the check-in desk.  Gatewatch promotes the safety and security of our pool by ensuring that only members and their guests enter the facility. This helps keep our costs low each season, otherwise we would need to pay a staff member to do this work.  The general responsibility of Gatewatch is to verify membership status and guests but may be asked to assist lifeguards or families in case of an emergency 

• Gatewatch is mandatory and each membership family must sign up for and complete 3 shifts 
• Two (2) gatewatch shifts are required for Single Parent Family Memberships
• Each shift is approximately 2-3 hours 
• Gatewatch deposit is required; refundable after completing shifts 
• All instructions and materials needed to perform duties are located at the gatewatch desk 
• We ask that you use your discretion in having children accompany you during your shift 
• Once you have completed your shifts, you must request the refund of the Gatewatch deposit no later than October 31st

• Check in to record attendance of shift
• Greet members and remind them about our parking restrictions
• Ensure members scan their Digital ID and check in using online form
• Ensure guests check-in using online form and mark off punch card
• Help people find answers to their questions or information about the club
• Enforce pool rules as needed
• Assist lifeguard or members as needed
• Issue popsicles and mark off punch cards as needed

If you have questions, contact the Gatewatch Coordinator at gatewatch@westgatecabana.org