POSITION SUMMARY:

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful:we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturing we support 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist and administer total operation of the Aquatics Department including the interpretation and execution of established policies, the development of procedures and methods, staffing, evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs and operation.

2. Plan and conduct a wide variety of aquatic activities.

3. Ensure the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.

4. Assist with weekly silhouette drills.

5. Attend all necessary trainings in order to keep YMCA certifications current and active.

6. Ensure all aquatic staff are in compliance with YMCA certifications as required by YUSA.

7. Know, understand, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.

8. Collects and schedules Lifeguard and pool schedules with the assistance of the Aquatics Director and branch Executive Director.

9. Hold in-service training in-services with aquatic staff as requested by branch leadership.

10. Coordinate the Association aquatic trainings including CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen and Lifeguards.

11. Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.

12. Participate in Annual Campaign efforts.

(all position functions are essential to the position)

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

• Developing Others: Recognizes and acts on the need to continually develop others' capabilities to attain the highest level of performance possible.

• Finance: Demonstrates and sustains Y’s nonprofit business model.

• Project Management: Supports goal attainment by prioritizing activities, assigning responsibilities in accordance with capabilities, monitoring progress, and evaluating impact.

• Quality Results: Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experience.

• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.

• Functional Expertise: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 21 years of age and have high school diploma or equivalent.

• Current YMCA lifeguard certification or American Red cross lifeguard

• Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Oxygen certifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a certified lifeguard

• Proficient in swimming and safety skills

• Must demonstrate qualities of a leader and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

• Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly to an emergence.

• Knowledge of computer and associated skills

• Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child abuse prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, and bloodborne pathogens training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Safety First! Must know how to report and respond to abuse. Follow all safety policies and procedures.

• 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.

• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.

• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This job description may not be all-inclusive. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.