Pre-Lifeguard - Westminster (Hill)

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

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is searching for a Pre Lifeguard associate who will complete required training and certifications to become a certified lifeguard. Under the direction of the Swim Director, you will assist with safety, cleanliness and operation of the swimming pool during operating hours.

This role provides general support to maintain safety for our members on the pool deck, fosters positive experiences, assists with programs, and upholds YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and

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
• 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.

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. 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.