Pre-Lifeguard - Weinberg (Waverly)

The Y in Central Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Dependent Care FSA

Retirement contributions

Career advancement

Training and development

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is hiring a Pre Lifeguard associate to support pool operations, safety, and member experience. You will work under the Swim Director to complete required training and certifications to become a certified lifeguard and help maintain a safe pool environment during operating hours.

Join a mission-driven organization that values community well-being and offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible schedules, and opportunities for growth as you progress toward lifeguard

Qualifications

• Must complete all required training and certifications to become a certified lifeguard.
• Assist with safety, cleanliness and operation of the pool during operating hours.
• Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities.
• Support communication between associates and members/parents.
• Inform leadership of operating challenges, equipment/supply needs, and conflicts during operating hours.
• Enforce Y policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Encourage member engagement and outstanding member experience.
• Foster a positive environment for families, children, and peers.
• Coordinate facility usage for assigned programs and activities.
• Support the center's annual campaign and associate giving.

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. At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!

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.

All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.