What are the responsibilities and job description for the AQUATICS LEAD-Morning position at YMCA of Columbia-Willamette?
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Job Type
Part-time
Description
Do you have experience in Aquatics? Want to learn how to lead a team of lifeguards and swim instructors? Are you a team player? Are you 18 or older? Do you have an interest in Aquatics and Safety Training courses? Become an Aquatic Lead at the YMCA! Why should you apply?
What do you need to qualify?
$17.25-18.25/hr depending on certs and experience
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Do you have experience in Aquatics? Want to learn how to lead a team of lifeguards and swim instructors? Are you a team player? Are you 18 or older? Do you have an interest in Aquatics and Safety Training courses? Become an Aquatic Lead at the YMCA! Why should you apply?
- Free Household Gym Membership
- Free Group Fitness Classes
- Free Pool Access
- Free HydroMassage (for those over 18)
- Program Discounts
- Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
- Build your Resume
- Work with your friends
- Engage with your community
- Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability
- Planning and facilitating Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/First Aid, and Babysitting courses
- Available 430-9 AM Mon-Friday
- Leading by example - using your training to perform rescues in and around the pool
- Teaching swimming lessons according the YMCA Swim Lessons curriculum
- Keeping your skills fresh by leading and participating in Inservice Training and Drills
- Educating members/guests on pool rules and safety - taking the lead in difficult situations
- Supervising staff and overseeing activities in the absence of the Director or Coordinator
- Assisting leadership staff with administrative tasks
- Assisting with pump/chemical room maintenance duties
- Being a positive role model for youths in your community
- Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards
What do you need to qualify?
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have at least 2 years of aquatic experience
- Be available at least 20 hours/week
- Be available for morning opening shifts and weekend shifts
- Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification*
- Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification*
- Possess a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification (preferred)
- Possess a current CPO or AFO certification (preferred)
- Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
- Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
- Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
- Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available!
- 300 yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water)
- 2 minutes treading water legs only (no hands)
- Brick rescue within 1 minute 40 seconds (without the use of goggles, swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve 10lb object, return to starting point on back with both hands on brick, exit without using ladder or steps)
$17.25-18.25/hr depending on certs and experience
Salary : $17 - $18