YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase Pool Operator at YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

Bethesda, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pool Operation, Water Chemistry Analysis, Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, Facility Maintenance, Public Relations, Safety Enforcement, Incident Reporting, Chemical Handling

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Position: Pool Operator Salary: $17 The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job. About the Job The Pool Operator is responsible for knowing, abiding by, and enforcing all guidelines of the Aquatic Department as well as the Association. Responsible for all necessary documentation during shift, to include but not limited to hourly readings of sanitizer, pH, water and air temperature, rate of flow, pressure differential, facility usage, filling out manager log for appropriate shift and submission of accident and/or incident reports. Responsible for maintaining the facility at inspection ready status per state and county commercial pool operation regulations during shift. Supervises delivery of equipment and chemicals if occurring on assigned shift. Ensures excellent public relations with members of the YMCA, department staff and other branch employees. Responsible for ensuring that the Department in its entirety is secure, according to written guidelines when the branch closes at night. Ensures that the health and safety of members and their guests is properly maintained during their shift. Other duties as required. Qualifications and Skills: Must be 17 years of age Must have at least 500 hours of experience Must meet essential functions of Lifeguard Current life guarding certifications CPR and First Aid completion cards Valid pool operator’s license for facility’s jurisdiction Must certify through YMCA as Lifeguard within six months if card is not YMCA Working Conditions: Must be able to lift and move around objects of 60 pounds or more. Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YMCA Lifeguarding. Swim 500 yards. Tread water for two minutes. (Legs only). Retrieve training victim from bottom deep end. Active victim rescue with tube. Passive victim rescue with tube. Backboard victim. Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance Benefits: Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; paid time off/sick leave, numerous professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

The Pool Operator is responsible for maintaining pool chemistry, ensuring facility safety, and enforcing aquatic department guidelines. They must document hourly readings and maintain the facility in inspection-ready status according to state and county regulations.