Lifeguard - Natelli Family YMCA (Urbana)

YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY•Urbana, MD

9d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard is responsible for the overall safety of participants who use the pool and surrounding area. The role monitors aquatic activities, maintains a clean and safe pool area, provides customer service, and responds to emergencies according to YMCA procedures. When certified and assigned to pool operations, the Lifeguard helps ensure compliance with Health Department and Y-USA regulations, addresses aquatics-related customer service issues when higher-level staff are absent, tests and records pool water conditions, and performs assigned maintenance. The role reports incidents and concerns to the Aquatics Director or Associate Director and attends required staff meetings and trainings.

Requirements

Be at least 15 years of age; at least 16 years of age to take on pool operations responsibilities.
Obtain American Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguarding Certification, including CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen, within 90 days of hire.
Comprehend simple instructions and written correspondence; present information orally; read and interpret policies and procedures; and speak effectively in front of people.
Demonstrate member-service understanding, effective time management, and excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Exemplify a “Y-Voice” through determination, genuine concern, a welcoming attitude, hopefulness, and a nurturing spirit.
Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure personal and others’ behavior is consistent with organizational standards and values.
Maintain a work ethic that upholds organizational accountability.

Nice To Haves

For lifeguards at Camp West Mar, acquire Waterfront Lifeguard Certification before the start of the camp season.
For those functioning in a Pool Operator capacity, have a Frederick County Pool Operators license and complete Y-USA Lifeguard Supervisor Essentials Training.

Responsibilities

Maintain a neat and clean pool area.
Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful customer service; respond to patron concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
Report incidents and concerns to the Aquatics Director or Associate Director.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as deemed necessary by the Aquatics Director.
Follow the Employee Handbook, Aquatics Procedural Handbook, and Pool Operator Handbook.
When certified and assigned to pool operations, ensure facility and staff compliance with applicable Health Department and Y-USA regulations during the shift.
When higher-level staff are absent, serve as the primary point of contact for aquatics-related customer service issues during the shift.
When assigned to pool operations, test and record pool water conditions, take action to correct improperly balanced water, and advise the Aquatics Director or designee of actions taken.
Maintain knowledge of the pump room and perform maintenance duties when assigned.
Monitor pools during aquatic activities in accordance with established YMCA procedures.
Know and be prepared to use pool Emergency Procedures.
Keep lifeguard safety equipment on their person during active surveillance duty.
Perform rescue measures and provide appropriate care when required.