Lifeguard - Arnold (Greater Annapolis)

The Y in Central Maryland•Arnold, MD

7d•$16 - $22

About The Position

The Y Lifeguard helps create a safe, welcoming, and positive aquatic environment for members, guests, and program participants. The role involves actively monitoring the pool, responding to emergencies, enforcing safety requirements, and supporting the daily care and operation of the aquatic area. Lifeguards also help maintain the pool deck and equipment, support aquatic programs, and promote an inclusive and respectful environment while modeling the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The position requires flexible availability for days, evenings, opening and closing shifts, and weekends. The anticipated pay range is $16–$22.17 per hour, with placement based on relevant experience, education, qualifications, and internal equity. Eligible new hires may earn up to $400 in bonuses, subject to employment, certification, training, and scheduling requirements. Associates must follow the Code of Conduct with Youth and complete required child-abuse-prevention training.

Requirements

Current and valid Lifeguard certification.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Oxygen Administration certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Ability to successfully complete the Y in Central Maryland swim test.
Ability to maintain required certifications and demonstrate rescue skills.
Flexible availability, including days, evenings, opening and closing shifts, and weekends.
Ability to communicate clearly, follow established procedures, and accept training and supervision.
Completion of required new-associate training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before the first scheduled shift.

Responsibilities

Actively monitor swimmers and maintain appropriate surveillance of the pool area.
Enforce pool rules and Y safety requirements.
Respond quickly and appropriately to water-related emergencies.
Conduct required pool-chemical checks and make basic adjustments within established procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pool deck.
Inspect aquatic equipment and promptly report safety or maintenance concerns.
Set up and store equipment for lessons, programs, and events.
Engage positively with members and participants when not actively guarding.
Attend required in-service training, meetings, and skill evaluations.
Support Y aquatic programs and communicate appropriately with members and families.
Promote an inclusive and respectful environment.
Model the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Complete required new-associate training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before the first scheduled shift.
Follow the Code of Conduct with Youth and report suspected mistreatment as required.