YMCA Silver Spring Pool Operator

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Free YMCA membership for employee and/

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is hiring a Pool Operator in Silver Spring, MD. The role involves enforcing aquatic guidelines, recording water quality, and ensuring a safe, inspection-ready facility.

The position requires Lifeguard functions, CPR/First Aid, and a valid pool operator license. It emphasizes excellent member relations and adherence to safety protocols during shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years of age.
• Must have at least 500 hours of experience.
• Must meet essential Lifeguard functions.
• CPR and First Aid completion cards.
• Valid pool operator’s license for facility’s jurisdiction.
• Must certify through YMCA as Lifeguard within six months if card is not YMCA.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Aquatic Department guidelines and maintain shift records.
• Record sanitizer, pH, water and air temperature readings.
• Keep facility inspection-ready per state and county regulations.
• Supervise delivery of equipment and chemicals on shift.
• Ensure health and safety of members and guests during shift.
• Maintain security of the department when the branch closes.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR & First Aid

Pool operations

Age 17+

Tools

Pool operator license

Job description

9800 Hastings Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Position : Pool Operator Salary : $15 .75 The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.

About the Job The Pool Operator is responsible for knowing, abiding by, and enforcing all guidelines of the Aquatic Department as well as the Association. Responsible for all necessary documentation during shift, to include but not limited to hourly readings of sanitizer, pH, water and air temperature, rate of flow, pressure differential, facility usage, filling out manager log for appropriate shift and submission of accident and/or incident reports. Responsible for maintaining the facility at inspection ready status per state and county commercial pool operation regulations during shift. Supervises delivery of equipment and chemicals if occurring on assigned shift. Ensures excellent public relations with members of the YMCA, department staff and other branch employees. Responsible for ensuring that the Department in its entirety is secure, according to written guidelines when the branch closes at night. Ensures that the health and safety of members and their guests is properly maintained during their shift. Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be 17 years of age
• Must have at least 500 hours of experience
• Must meet essential functions of Lifeguard
• CPR and First Aid completion cards
• Valid pool operator’s license for facility’s jurisdiction
• Must certify through YMCA as Lifeguard within six months if card is not YMCA

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift and move around objects of 60 pounds or more. Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YMCA Lifeguarding. Swim 500 yards. Tread water for two minutes. (Legs only). Retrieve training victim from bottom deep end. Active victim rescue with tube. Passive victim rescue with tube. Backboard victim. Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance

Benefits

Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; paid time off/sick leave, numerous professional development opportunities.

9800 Hastings Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA