Lead Aquatics Specialist
Fairless Hills, PA | Full Time, Houly | $21.00 - $21.50 per hour
Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?
We are looking for our Lead Aquatics Specialist! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. As our Lead Aquatics Specialist you will develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime!
Some rewards for joining our team:
- Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
- Flexible work schedule
- Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
- Generous Paid Time Off + 6 paid holidays throughout the year
- Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
- Supplemental insurance benefits
What is needed for this job as our Lead Aquatics Specialist:
- 18+ years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 1+ years of experience in pool management or aquatics administration preferred
- 1+ years of experience teaching swim lessons preferred
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required or ability to obtain certification upon hire (training provided)
The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Lead Aquatics Specialist:
- Ensure the safety and active supervision of all pool participants by maintaining a secure and welcoming aquatic environment
- Provide professional lifeguard coverage, continuously monitoring the pool area and responding promptly and effectively to emergencies
- Teach group and private swim lessons, emphasizing water safety, skill development, confidence-building, and individualized instruction
- Deliver exceptional customer service to participants, families, and community members
- Monitor pool operations to ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and procedures
- Assist with the daily operation, organization, and administration of aquatic programs and activities
- Support the overall success of the aquatics program through teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to participant safety and engagement
What you can expect:
- Support from an amazing team
- Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
- Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
- Great members to work with everyday!
YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply
After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or related field (Youth Development, Teaching, Psychology, Sports Management, Physical Education)
- 1+ years of swim lesson experience
- 1+ years of experience in staff supervision
- Knowledge of current YMCA or Red Cross preschool, youth and adult curriculum, trends and teaching design
- Certification in CPR/AED for Adults, Children and Infants and First Aid (possesses or obtains within 1 month)
- Lifeguard certification (possesses or obtains within 1 month)
- Obtain YMCA/USA coaching certification within 3 months
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