Lifeguard Prep & Pool Safety Aide

The Y in Central Maryland; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Pre Lifeguard associate to assist with safety, cleanliness, and pool operations while completing required lifeguard certifications. This role supports safety on the pool deck and helps ensure a positive experience for members and families.

The position emphasizes learning and teamwork within a mission-driven, community-focused organization that values caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Must be able to complete required lifeguard trainings and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities.
• Must have understanding of the age and stages of youth development, and work with children.
• Support communication between associates and members/parents.
• Inform leaders of operating challenges, equipment/supply needs, and conflicts during operating hours.
• Enforces Y in Central Maryland policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Encourage member engagement and outstanding member experience.
• Foster an environment that is positive and motivating to families, children, and peers.
• Effectively coordinate facility usage for assigned programs and activities.
• Supports center’s annual support campaign and provides leadership support to associate giving and engagement.
• 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.

Job description

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Pre Lifeguard associate to assist with safety, cleanliness, and pool operations while completing required lifeguard certifications. This role supports safety on the pool deck and helps ensure a positive experience for members and families.

The position emphasizes learning and teamwork within a mission-driven, community-focused organization that values caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.