Lifeguard - Westminster; Hill

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.

Under the supervision of the Swim Director or other assigned associate, the Lifeguard is responsible for the safety, cleanliness, and operation of the swimming pool during operating hours. The primary function is to safeguard the health and safety of members, class participants, and guests, and to enforce guidelines and safety policies.

• Reports to work in uniform a minimum of ten minutes prior to assigned shift to receive communications and instructions from the supervisor or previous lifeguard.
• Attends regular in‑service training.
• Is responsible for the safety of all swimmers during shift and for the interpretation and enforcement of all pool rules.
• Conducts chemical readings of pool conditions according to bathing code and adjusts the pool as necessary.
• Maintains the pool area and equipment, notifying the supervisor of any needed repairs or adjustments, and performs necessary repairs when 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.
• Focuses on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities.
• Promotes a professional image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times.
• Works effectively with a diverse population of all ages, genders, sexual orientations.
• Attends and actively participates in all meetings as assigned.
• Incorporates the four character values of the YMCA—Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility—and adheres to the YCM Code of Conduct.
• Communicates the Y mission and objectives to the community.
• Assists in all other areas as assigned.

• Current lifeguard certification.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification (or O2 within 30 days of hire).
• Successful completion and passing of the Y in Central Maryland swim test.
• Flexible schedule, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Completion of new associate training (including Child Abuse Prevention) before scheduled to work.

Lifeguard will meet the qualifications set forth by the Y in Central Maryland. Associates shall be of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision; and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility.

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.

If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland.