Are you looking for a company that inspires you to do great things? We are looking for leaders that want the opportunity to improve their community, teach others healthy habits, and impact the lives of hundreds of youth. At the YMCAwe are on a relentless quest to make our communities stronger through people like you working within our 15 branches.

This is a seasonal position from April 1, 2024 - September 15, 2024

All YMCA employees working 20 hours per week are eligible for 100% FREE YMCA CHILD CARE for children starting as young as 1 year old!

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN AQUATICS PROGRAM LEAD:

• Coordinates aquatic programs to meet the needs of the community and meet Y objectives.
• Develops and maintains programs in accordance with organizational and operational plans.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community organizations.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.
• Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff.
• Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete; provide training as needed.
• Schedule pool to include swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team functions.
• Conduct certification classes including: lifeguard, swim instructor, first aid, and CPR.
• Market and distribute program information to members and the community at large.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE AN AQUATICS PROGRAM LEAD:

• Minimum age of 18.
• Minimum of two years working as a lifeguard, swim instructor, water fitness instructor or swim coach.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness for applicable certifications.
• Ability to think in the abstract, solve problems, and make quick decisions under stress.

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Staff Membership
• Discounted Family Membership
• Program Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
• Employee Assistant Program
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.