Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

To provide leadership to all areas of the Aquatic Program and to coordinate and supervise the programs under the principles of YMCA Character Development, caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
• Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to the Mission and Values of the YMCA. 
• Ability to relate to aquatic staff, other YMCA staff and members and program participants. 
• Will closely work with the Senior Program Director to achieve the program goals of the department.
• Will be assigned schedules of guarding and instruction by the Aquatic Director.
• In the absence of the Senior Program Director will assume supervision of the aquatic department. 
• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all participants. 
• Physical ability to use both legs and arms to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200-pound person. 
• Physically able to see, hear and project the voice across distances. 
• Able to move to various locations, including in and around the swimming pool and sit in an elevated guard station. 
• Ability to handle irate, complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing comments made. 
• Remain physically able to demonstrate skills. 
• Maintenance and chemical balance of the pool will be required daily. 
• Must teach aquatic classes and lifeguard and maintain direct contact with members and program participants. 
• Will be a contact person when instructors or guards fail to show for assigned shifts. Assist Aquatics Director in hiring, training and supervision of aquatics staff. 
• Will assist Aquatics Director with work schedules for all staff, lifeguards and swim instructors. 
• Must promote safety within the aquatics department assuring equipment and facility is maintained and staff is assigned. 
• Will assist in marketing of all aquatic programs. 
• Attendance at staff meeting and Aquatic Team meetings is required. 
• All reports will be kept current and turned into the Aquatic Director as scheduled. 
• Must keep current of aquatic trends and create new aquatic programs and keep current programs vital. 
• Will keep quality control and recommend purchases to Aquatic Director. 
• Must work a variety of schedules including evenings and weekends. 
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.
• Must be available to work up to 33 hours per week. 
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

This position directly affects the overall Aquatic Department. When done properly, the Program will have a positive and safe atmosphere for each participant.

Requirements

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training by the Y, if needed)
• Must be 21 years of age or older and show technical skills in swimming instruction, lifeguarding and skills in supervision of others.
• One year of previous supervisory experience is required.
• Must have personal characteristics consistent with the Character Development Values.
• Must be able to communicate with a variety of ages.
• Must possess YMCA Lifeguard Certification (or from another nationally recognized certifying organization). 
• Should also possess Instructor certifications in swimming. Will require CPO certification within three months of employment and receive additional YMCA aquatic certifications as trainings become available.