What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detroit SWIMS Manager position at YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit?
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
LIKE BEING IN THE WATER?
MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!
Now Hiring Detroit SWIM Manager at the YMCA
YMCA Employee Benefits
- FREE Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
- Flexible Scheduling
- Family-friendly Work Environment
- Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan
General Function
The Detroit SWIMS Manager will assure the safety of all aquatic participants in and around the pool area, maintain a safe pool environment, provide lifeguard and safety training, and assist with scheduling and managing lifeguards.
Education/Experience/Training/Certifications
- One to two years or experience as a lifeguard, swim instructor, LGI, or coordinator is preferred. Experience in a YMCA aquatics department is strongly preferred.
- Certifications in WSI/YSLI, CPR-Pro, AED, Emergency O2 and First Aid are required. American Red Cross lifeguard license, LGI is preferred, CPO certification; must obtain within 3 months of hire.
- Candidates must possess leadership skills with the capacity to rally a team around a goal.
Position Benefits
- $300 Signing Bonus!
- Free Training!
- Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability and Flexible Spending Account
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Function as head lifeguard and lead teacher, guarding and teaching a minimum of 25 hours per week.
- Conducts orientation of new staff members to the YMCA aquatics environment.
- Approximately 15 hours per week will be applied to administrative duties such as time sheets, returning phone calls and emails, and scheduling lifeguards and instructors.
- Builds authentic relationships with students and parents
Abilities & Skills
- Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
- Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.
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