Head Lifeguard: Lead Aquatics & Safety (Sign-On Bonus)

The Y in Central Maryland; Arnold (MD); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-On Bonus up to $400

Zusammenfassung

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Head Lifeguard to lead a safe, welcoming aquatic environment and oversee lifeguards and swim instructors. You will manage daily pool operations, safety compliance, and emergency response while supporting program quality and member engagement.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes staff development, scheduling coordination, and delivering high-quality aquatic experiences.

Qualifikationen

• Current Lifeguard certification.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Current Oxygen Administration certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Current Lifeguard Instructor certification or ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
• Current Pool Operator certification.
• Ability to successfully complete the Y in Central Maryland swim test.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the aquatic positions being supervised.
• At least two years of YMCA, aquatics, or related program experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Strong communication, customer-service, organization, and computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
• Completion of required new-associate training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before the first scheduled shift.

Aufgaben

• Provide daily leadership and support to lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Assist with scheduling, coverage, coaching, and staff evaluations.
• Monitor pool operations and ensure compliance with Y safety standards and procedures.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, conflicts, and unusual situations.
• Lead or support in-service training, skill evaluations, and associate development.
• Maintain accurate rosters, enrollment information, incident reports, and other required records.
• Communicate professionally with members, participants, parents, and associates.
• Coordinate pool space, equipment, and resources for lessons, programs, and events.
• Monitor program quality and ensure swim programs follow approved standards and practices.
• Promote aquatic programs and support member participation and retention.
• Participate in organizational initiatives, including the Y’s annual support campaign.
• Perform Lifeguard or Swim Instructor duties when coverage or program needs require.
• Model the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Kenntnisse

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Oxygen Administration certification

Lifeguard Instructor certification

Pool Operator certification

Swim test completion

Supervisory experience

YMCA/aquatics experience

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Head Lifeguard to lead a safe, welcoming aquatic environment and oversee lifeguards and swim instructors. You will manage daily pool operations, safety compliance, and emergency response while supporting program quality and member engagement.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes staff development, scheduling coordination, and delivering high-quality aquatic experiences.