YMCA Silver Spring Pool Operator

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington • Silver Spring, MD

8d • $16

About The Position

The Pool Operator is responsible for knowing, following, and enforcing all Aquatic Department and Association guidelines. During the assigned shift, the operator completes required documentation, maintains the facility in inspection-ready condition in accordance with state and county commercial pool regulations, and supervises the delivery of equipment and chemicals when applicable. The position also involves maintaining positive relations with YMCA members, department staff, and other branch employees; securing the entire department according to written guidelines when the branch closes at night; and helping ensure members’ and guests’ health and safety. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• At least 500 hours of experience.
• Must meet the essential functions of a lifeguard.
• Current lifeguarding certifications.
• CPR and First Aid completion cards.
• Valid pool operator’s license for the facility’s jurisdiction.
• If the lifeguard certification is not YMCA-issued, must certify through the YMCA as a Lifeguard within six months.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing 60 pounds or more.
• Physical ability to meet all YMCA Lifeguarding prerequisites, including swimming 500 yards, treading water for two minutes using legs only, retrieving a training victim from the bottom of the deep end, and performing active and passive victim rescues with a tube and a backboard rescue.
• Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance.

Responsibilities

• Know, abide by, and enforce all Aquatic Department and Association guidelines.
• Complete required shift documentation, including hourly sanitizer, pH, water and air temperature, rate-of-flow, and pressure-differential readings; facility usage records; and the manager log.
• Submit accident and incident reports as needed.
• Maintain the facility in inspection-ready condition during the shift in accordance with state and county commercial pool operation regulations.
• Supervise delivery of equipment and chemicals when deliveries occur during the assigned shift.
• Maintain excellent public relations with YMCA members, department staff, and other branch employees.
• Secure the entire department according to written guidelines when the branch closes at night.
• Help ensure the health and safety of members and their guests during the shift.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 10% employer-funded retirement plan, with vesting after two years of service or 1,000 compensated hours in each of those two years.
• 403(b) savings plan.
• High-quality, affordable healthcare.
• Free YMCA membership for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental benefit providers, and Zipcar.

What This Job Offers

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