Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available!! POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Swim Director or other assigned associate, Lifeguard 1 is responsible for the safety, cleanliness, and operation of the swimming pool during operating hours. The primary function of the Lifeguard 1 will be to safeguard the health and safety of members, class participants, and guests; and enforce guidelines and safety policies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Reports to work in uniform a minimum of ten minutes prior to assigned shift in order to receive communications and instructions from supervisor or previous lifeguard. * Attend regular in-service training. * Responsible for safety of all swimmers during shift and for the interpretation and enforcement of all pool rules. * Responsible for chemical reading of pool conditions according to bathing code. Adjusts pool as necessary. * Responsible for the upkeep of the pool area and equipment and notifying the supervisor of any needed repairs or adjustments. May perform needed repairs as qualified * Prepares the program/service area with necessary equipment and returns all equipment to proper storage. * Actively engages, orients and assists all participants when not actively guarding. * Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities * Promotes a professional image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times. * 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. QUALIFICATIONS: Lifeguard 1 will meet the qualifications set forth by the Y in Central Maryland. Associates shall be of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision; and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility. Minimum qualifications include: * Current lifeguard certification * Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or O2 within 30 days of hire) * Successful completion and passing of the Y in Central Maryland swim test * Flexible Schedule, days, nights and weekends * Completion of new associate training (including Child Abuse Prevention) before scheduled to work