Head Lifeguard - Pasadena

YMCA Central Maryland • Pasadena, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Lifeguard helps lead a safe, welcoming, and high-quality aquatic experience for members, participants, and families. This hands-on leadership role supports lifeguards and swim instructors, oversees daily pool operations, and ensures that Y safety and program standards are followed. The role combines staff supervision, member engagement, program support, and direct lifeguarding or swim instruction when needed.

The position requires a confident, dependable aquatic professional who can coach associates, make sound decisions during emergencies, communicate clearly, and balance safety, service, scheduling, and program needs. The Head Lifeguard leads by example and provides direct coverage as needed.

Eligible new hires with a current, valid Lifeguard certification may earn up to $400 in bonuses. The $100 sign-on bonus requires completing onboarding and training, remaining employed for at least 30 calendar days, maintaining valid certification, and working at least two priority shifts per week during the eligibility period. An additional $300 retention bonus requires at least 90 calendar days of employment, maintaining valid certification, and continuing to work at least two priority shifts per week. Priority shifts include opening, closing, and weekend shifts. Eligibility is verified against employment, certification, training, and scheduling requirements; bonuses are subject to payroll withholdings.

The anticipated pay range is $16.90–$23.67 per hour. Placement within the range depends on relevant experience, education, qualifications, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Current Lifeguard certification.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Current Oxygen Administration certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Current Lifeguard Instructor certification or ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
• Current Pool Operator certification.
• Ability to successfully complete the Y in Central Maryland swim test.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the aquatic positions being supervised.
• Strong communication, customer-service, organization, and computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
• Completion of required new-associate training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before the first scheduled shift.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of YMCA, aquatics, or related program experience.
• Previous supervisory or team-lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and support to lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Assist with scheduling, coverage, coaching, and staff evaluations.
• Monitor pool operations and ensure compliance with Y safety standards and procedures.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, conflicts, and unusual situations.
• Lead or support in-service training, skill evaluations, and associate development.
• Maintain accurate rosters, enrollment information, incident reports, and other required records.
• Communicate professionally with members, participants, parents, and associates.
• Coordinate pool space, equipment, and resources for lessons, programs, and events.
• Monitor program quality and ensure swim programs follow approved standards and practices.
• Promote aquatic programs and support member participation and retention.
• Participate in organizational initiatives, including the Y’s annual support campaign.
• Perform Lifeguard or Swim Instructor duties when coverage or program needs require.
• Model the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Benefits

• Eligible new hires with current, valid Lifeguard certification may earn up to $400 in sign-on and retention bonuses, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed