About the YMCA

The Y is filled with passionate leaders, thinkers and doers. Whether a camp counselor, program director or fitness instructor, we all share a common goal to serve and make our community healthier, happier and stronger.

We look for people who will show up as their whole self because we value diversity and inclusion, as well as people who enjoy working on a team and with the public. If you can see yourself at the Y, please read on!

Employee Perks

• Free membership!
• Plenty of paid time off for life, vacations, staycations, and rest.
• YMCA-subsidized medical, dental, and vision, plus YMCA-funded HRA (FT & PT30).
• Generous program discounts.
• Meaningful assistance programs like mentoring and retirement (403(b) and Y Retirement).
• Training, certification and advancement opportunities.

About this Role

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Head Lifeguard is charged with effectively and safely supervising the pool environment to prevent drowning and injuries by providing safety instructions, recognizing and responding to emergencies, rendering CPR and first aid, in accordance with the policies established by the YMCA.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inclusion - Honors the YMCA of Southern Maine’s Promise Statement. Models a commitment to equity and inclusion. Creates a safe environment that helps all feel welcome and respected. Promotes feelings of mutual respect, acceptance, and appreciation. Supports people with unique experiences or points of view to share their perspectives.
• Programming - Assist the Aquatics Director in creating work schedules and programming, onboarding of new staff, in-service trainings, lifeguard audits, and supervising staff in accordance with Association protocols and priorities and State guidelines, and in adherence with all Y Brand guidelines. Regularly supports programming by teaching swim lessons, guarding, water group exercise classes and other duties as needed.
• Leadership – Is a collaborative, engaged, and active participant in our Association, including communicating in an effective and timely manner and making sound decisions.
• Relationship Building – Develop positive, authentic relationships within the Y that lead to greater awareness of the Y’s mission and impact, growth in number of people served, as well as revenue. Listens and expresses self effectively and with an understanding of the needs of a particular audience.
• Personal Growth – Maintains a high degree of emotional maturity and interpersonal skills and is committed to personal growth and skill acquisition.
• Operations & Safety - Develop and implement regular preventative maintenance plan for “front of house” facilities and equipment. Ensures testing and inspection of water chemistry, filter pressure levels, water flow rates, pump room, pool deck, and equipment; inventory of chemicals, reagents, supplies and equipment, including AEDs; backwash, change filter baskets, maintain proper chemistry balance and combined chlorine and TDS levels are completed consistently and on time.
• Mission Advancement - Is an advocate for the Y by promoting our cause. Supports philanthropy by increasing awareness about the annual campaign within the Y community.
• Data Tracking & Documentation – Maintains accurate and consistent data tracking and documentation, as required.

We’re looking for someone with:

• 1 year of supervisory experience and 2-4 years prior aquatics experience.
• Certifications including:
  • Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
  • Certified Pool Operator (or within 90 days)
  • YMCA Lifeguard Instructor and/or ARC Lifeguard Instructor (or within 6 months).
  • AED and Oxygen training.
• High School Diploma.
• Ability to learn new software systems quickly; excellent computer skills
• Detail oriented; extremely reliable, dependable, and punctual.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel locally.
• A criminal background check is required and may include fingerprinting through the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), prior to hire. This will be paid for by the YMCA of Southern Maine.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary

Starting at $15/hour, depending on experience.

We invite you to join us in this amazing work — to develop your skills, to realize your potential and to discover a career that is so much more than a job.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Where permitted by applicable law, candidates must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with a valid medical exemption or for a sincerely held religious belief.

A Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

We commit to inclusion in our mission and in our hiring practices by promising to make the Y open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or financial circumstances, without discrimination.