Pre-Lifeguard - Dancel
About The Position
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. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Swim Director, the Pre Lifeguard associate is responsible for successfully completing all required training and certifications to become a certified lifeguard. This position is also responsible for assisting with safety, cleanliness and operation of the swimming pool during operating hours. The primary function of the Pre- Lifeguard associate will be general support to maintain safety for our members on the pool deck.
Requirements
- Successfully completing all required training and certifications to become a certified lifeguard
- Assisting with safety, cleanliness and operation of the swimming pool during operating hours
- General support to maintain safety for our members on the pool deck
- Understanding of the age and stages of youth development, and work with children
- Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations
- Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct
- Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities
- Must have understanding of the age and stages of youth development, and work with children
- Support communication between associates and members/parents
- Informing proper leaders of operating challenges, equipment/supply needs, and/or conflicts during operating hours (either with members and/or associates)
- Enforces Y in Central Maryland policies, guidelines, and best practices
- Encourage member engagement and outstanding member experience
- Foster an environment that is positive and motivating to families, children, and peers.
- Effectively coordinate facility usage for assigned programs and activities
- Supports center’s annual support campaign and provide leadership support to associate giving and engagement
- Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations
- Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned
- Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct
- Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community.
- Assist in all other areas as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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