Description

ABOUT US

At the YMCA of Western North Carolina, we look for individuals passionate about giving back to the community and helping people. We bring our mission and core values to life through our culture: We are welcoming: by being open to all. We are genuine: by valuing you and embracing your individuality. We are hopeful: by believing in you and your potential. We are nurturing: by supporting 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.

The YMCA of WNC is committed to strengthening the foundations of community through programming that supports youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our programs nurture the greatness in every child, promote well-being throughout the community, and give back to our neighbors in need.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Aquatics Lead, you will maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. You will create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. You will build positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the Y community. You will assist in the orientation and on-site training of new lifeguard staff at the facility and acts as a role model for part-time aquatic staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists Aquatics Supervisor with recruiting, orientation, and on-site training of new aquatic staff.
• Displays a professional, courteous, and tactful demeanor at all times. Always strive to display a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Performs and documents drop drills and aquatic quick checks for the aquatics team.
• Continuously exhibits honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, reliability, flexibility, maturity, and good decision-making skills.
• Attends and assists in all required aquatic staff training and meetings.
• Accurately completes and submits all safety and maintenance records concerning the pool area and usage of the pool as outlined in the Lifeguard Manual.
• Inspects and maintains all emergency equipment (Shepherd's Crooks, ring buoys, rescue tubes, etc.) and other pool equipment; informs the Aquatics Supervisor and/or Properties Director immediately of necessary equipment repairs. Maintains and documents inventory of first aid and training supplies.
• Observes all area of the aquatic area, including pool decks, water surface, and pool bottom.
  • Always champions the YMCA culture, continually provides outstanding customer service, and strives to develop committed members and program participants.
  • Actively participates in membership retention and appreciation efforts when applicable.
  • Trains new lifeguard staff on how to build relationships with members and how the YMCA culture is relevant in the Aquatics Department.
• Initiates communications with the Aquatics Supervisor as necessary concerning program problems, personnel conflicts, and member concerns.
• Acts as Aquatics Supervisor on duty when the Aquatics leader is not present.
• 90% of the aquatic lead's time will be spent in direct service as the lifeguard on duty, swim instructor, or a combination of both.
• Responsible for skill management of 6-30 aquatic team members.
• Performs other duties as required by the Aquatics Supervisor.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a minimum of 24 months of lifeguarding experience.
• Must be able to work weekend and evening shifts.
• Must hold and maintain current certifications in the following:
  • Lifeguard
  • CPR for the Professional Rescuer
  • Standard First Aid
  • Emergency Oxygen Administration – O2
  • Automated External Defibrillation – AED
  • Blood Borne Pathogens and Darkness to Light (within 90 days)
  • Lifeguard Instructor and WSI or YMCA Swim Instructor certifications are preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform all necessary rescue and survival skills and all lifeguard prerequisite skills.
• Able to communicate verbally with good voice projection and clarity

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment. (Significant background noise may exist in the aquatic environment.
• Remain alert without lapses in consciousness for extended periods of time.
• Lift 50 lbs. from the floor and 200 lbs. in rescue situations.
• Sit for extended periods of time, including in an elevated chair.
• Ascend and descend ladders.
• Communicate verbally with good voice projection and clarity.
• Hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment. (Significant background noise may exist in the aquatic environment.)
• Observe all areas of the aquatic area, including the pool deck, water surface, and pool bottom
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Bend or stoop to reach various height levels

PART-TIME BENEFITS

• Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
• Discounted membership for household members
• Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings

The YMCA of WNC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

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