Pre-Lifeguard - Catonsville

The Y in Central Maryland; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Pre Lifeguard associate to support pool operations under the Swim Director, with training to become a certified lifeguard. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and helping members enjoy a positive pool experience during operating hours.

You will contribute to a welcoming environment for all ages, reinforce center policies, and assist with program activities while upholding the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety, cleanliness and operation of the swimming pool during operating hours.
• Maintain safety for members on the pool deck.
• Support communication between associates and members/parents.
• Enforce YMCA policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Encourage member engagement and outstanding member experience.
• Incorporate the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Job description

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.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Swim Director, the Pre Lifeguard associate is responsible for successfully completing all required training and certifications to become a certified lifeguard. This position is also responsible for assisting with safety, cleanliness and operation of the swimming pool during operating hours. The primary function of the Pre- Lifeguard associate will be general support to maintain safety for our members on the pool deck.

Essential Functions

• 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
• Informing proper leaders of operating challenges, equipment/supply needs, and/or conflicts during operating hours (either with members and/or associates)
• 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 provide 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.

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.