YMCA of Greater hartford Job Description
Job Title: Aquatics Director
FLSA Status: Exempt Job Grade:
Primary Department: Aquatics
Reports to: Executive Director
Revision Date: 08/07/2024 Leadership Level: Leader
POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
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
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must have current YMCA Life guarding or Red Cross Life guarding.
- 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
- Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight.
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
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.
Skills Required
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding certification
- At least 2 years of experience teaching swimming lessons to children and adults
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification
- AED certification
- Oxygen Administration certification
- Basic First Aid certification
- Lifeguard certification
- Four-year degree or equivalent work experience
- LGI Trainer certification within the first year
What We Do
The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all and committed to helping people develop their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of our Judeo-Christian heritage, including caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Our vision is to be the premier provider of high quality values-driven programs. We believe that by teaching core character value of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, we can achieve our mission and vision for the people of Greater Hartford. The YMCA of Greater Hartford consists of 12 branches and two resident camps providing more than 100 programs in Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties. •Downtown YMCA in Downtown Hartford •East Hartford YMCA in East Hartford •Farmington Valley YMCA in Granby •Glastonbury Family YMCA in Glastonbury •Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center in Putnam •Indian Valley Family YMCA in Ellington •Tri-Town YMCA in Wethersfield •West Hartford YMCA in West Hartford •Wheeler Regional Family YMCA in Plainville •Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center in the North End of Hartford •Camp Jewell in Colebrook •Camp Woodstock in Woodstock CT
