What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Director position at YMCA of the USA?
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Job Description
Under the direction of the branch and association leadership, the Aquatics Director will uphold the rules and the guidelines of the pool to ensure the safest environment for all members. This position will help oversee all part-time staff, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors and assist in daily scheduling, staff trainings, teaching swimming lessons and/or Life Guarding. Help oversee daily aquatic programming staffing, membership and safety for the aquatic center.
Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must have current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding.
At least 2 years of experience teaching children and adults swimming lessons.
Must have CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification, AED, and Oxygen Administration.
Must have Basic First Aid certification.
In addition to the above requirements, it is expected that the Aquatics Coordinator will bring to his/her position maturity, responsibility, positive values and sincere interest in working with people
4 year degree preferred or work experience equivalency. LG certified. LGI Trainer to be obtained within first year.
Essential Functions
To ensure the safety of every individual at the YMCA, both in and around the pool as well as the rest of the facility.
To enforce regulations pertaining to showers, food and drink, conduct.
To help in maintaining the premises in a clean and sanitary condition.
To maintain accurate records as required by the CT Health Department Sanitary Code.
Be acquainted with other available facilities and activities.
To learn and review all emergency procedures.
To attend all staff meetings and in-services as required.
To report 15 minutes prior to scheduled hours in proper uniform (whistle, trunks and provided lifeguard shirt for men and one piece suit and provided lifeguard shirt for women).
To secure a substitute lifeguard when unable to fulfill assigned duties and notify supervisor of changes.
To maintain all certifications required by the YMCA of Greater Hartford.
All other duties as assigned by supervisor
Required Certifications
YMCA Life guarding/Red Cross Life Guarding certification
CPR for Professional Rescuer Certification
AED
Oxygen Administration
Basic First Aid certification
Job Description
Under the direction of the branch and association leadership, the Aquatics Director will uphold the rules and the guidelines of the pool to ensure the safest environment for all members. This position will help oversee all part-time staff, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors and assist in daily scheduling, staff trainings, teaching swimming lessons and/or Life Guarding. Help oversee daily aquatic programming staffing, membership and safety for the aquatic center.
Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must have current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding.
At least 2 years of experience teaching children and adults swimming lessons.
Must have CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification, AED, and Oxygen Administration.
Must have Basic First Aid certification.
In addition to the above requirements, it is expected that the Aquatics Coordinator will bring to his/her position maturity, responsibility, positive values and sincere interest in working with people
4 year degree preferred or work experience equivalency. LG certified. LGI Trainer to be obtained within first year.
Essential Functions
To ensure the safety of every individual at the YMCA, both in and around the pool as well as the rest of the facility.
To enforce regulations pertaining to showers, food and drink, conduct.
To help in maintaining the premises in a clean and sanitary condition.
To maintain accurate records as required by the CT Health Department Sanitary Code.
Be acquainted with other available facilities and activities.
To learn and review all emergency procedures.
To attend all staff meetings and in-services as required.
To report 15 minutes prior to scheduled hours in proper uniform (whistle, trunks and provided lifeguard shirt for men and one piece suit and provided lifeguard shirt for women).
To secure a substitute lifeguard when unable to fulfill assigned duties and notify supervisor of changes.
To maintain all certifications required by the YMCA of Greater Hartford.
All other duties as assigned by supervisor
Required Certifications
YMCA Life guarding/Red Cross Life Guarding certification
CPR for Professional Rescuer Certification
AED
Oxygen Administration
Basic First Aid certification