Lifeguard - Pasadena

The Y in Central Maryland; Pasadena (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization as a Lifeguard in Pasadena, MD, responsible for ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the swimming pool. This role requires a current lifeguard certification, participation in training, and engagement with diverse individuals. The Y in Central Maryland values community wellness, providing both full-time and part-time opportunities to foster a proactive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends.
• Successful completion and passing of the Y swim test required.
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety of all swimmers during shifts.
• Enforces pool rules and handles chemical readings as needed.
• Active engagement with participants when not guarding.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Engagement

Education

Current lifeguard certification

Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification

Job description

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Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available!!

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Swim Director or other assigned associate, Lifeguard 1 is responsible for the safety, cleanliness, and operation of the swimming pool during operating hours. The primary function of the Lifeguard 1 will be to safeguard the health and safety of members, class participants, and guests; and enforce guidelines and safety policies.

Essential Functions

• Reports to work in uniform a minimum of ten minutes prior to assigned shift in order to receive communications and instructions from supervisor or previous lifeguard.
• Attend regular in-service training.
• Responsible for safety of all swimmers during shift and for the interpretation and enforcement of all pool rules.
• Responsible for chemical reading of pool conditions according to bathing code. Adjusts pool as necessary.
• Responsible for the upkeep of the pool area and equipment and notifying the supervisor of any needed repairs or adjustments. May perform needed repairs as qualified
• Prepares the program/service area with necessary equipment and returns all equipment to proper storage.
• Actively engages, orients and assists all participants when not actively guarding.
• Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities
• Promotes a professional image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times.
• Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned
• Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct
• Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community.
• Assist in all other areas as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Lifeguard 1 will meet the qualifications set forth by the Y in Central Maryland. Associates shall be of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision; and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility. Minimum qualifications include:

• Current lifeguard certification
• Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or O2 within 30 days of hire)
• Successful completion and passing of the Y in Central Maryland swim test
• Flexible Schedule, days, nights and weekends
• Completion of new associate training (including Child Abuse Prevention) before scheduled to work
  
  

The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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