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.
Part time and Full time opportunities available!! POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Swim Director or other assigned associate, Lifeguard is responsible for the safety, cleanliness, and operation of the swimming pool during operating hours. The primary function of the Lifeguard will be to safeguard the health and safety of members, class participants, and guests; and enforce guidelines and safety policies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Reports to work in uniform a minimum of ten minutes prior to assigned shift in order to receive communications and instructions from supervisor or previous lifeguard.
- Attend regular in-service training.
- Responsible for safety of all swimmers during shift and for the interpretation and enforcement of all pool rules.
- Responsible for chemical reading of pool conditions according to bathing code. Adjusts pool as necessary.
- Responsible for the upkeep of the pool area and equipment and notifying the supervisor of any needed repairs or adjustments. May perform needed repairs as qualified
- Prepares the program/service area with necessary equipment and returns all equipment to proper storage.
- Actively engages, orients and assists all participants when not actively guarding.
- Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities
- Promotes a professional image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times.
- 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 Y: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the Y 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.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Shift work, All shifts,