Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Aquatics Specialist supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This full-time position supports the Aquatics team by overseeing all lifeguard operations, staffing, and job performances.
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.
BENEFITS:
- Free Y membership, family included
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, HSA, etc.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal time
- Child Watch hours available free of charge
- Certification assistance provided
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists with employee scheduling, including monthly in-services and agendas.
- Execute lifeguard/instructor audits monthly.
- Collaborate with Director of Aquatics strategies to motivate staff, create staff trainings, and achieve department goals
- Complete 2 lifeguard/1 instructor shift on a weekly basis and conducts lifeguarding, swim instructing, and substitution for staff as needed
- Assists with maintaining inventory and ordering supplies for the department.
- Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations including weekly chemical tests and daily cleaning tasks are conducted.
- Provides general department support including but not limited to responding to inquiries, data tracking, and reporting.
- Maintains visible presence at pool to support staff, ensure best practices, and foster member relationships.
- Responsible for performing rotating weekend supervisor shift duty and assist with special events.
- Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follow reporting procedures for accidents, incidents and hazards.
- Adhere to all policies, rules and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications. Obtain and maintain required training.
- Attend Staff meetings and in-services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- American Red Cross Lifeguard; Lifeguard Instructor cert required within 1 yr of hire
- Minimum of 1 year of aquatics experience required
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including strong proof reading and editing skills
- Working knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft word, Publisher, Excel and Outlook.
- Obtain V6 training and any additional certs the YMCA deems necessary.
SALARY:
Minimum starting rate of $17 an hour
Starting rate based on experience
SCHEDULE:
Full-time afternoon/evenings with weekends as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 disability to perform the essential functions.
- Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 30 pounds.
- Extended periods of time working at PC and/or laptop, often with repetitive keyboarding movement.
- Outside building travel required.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change. Model’s adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well. Uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Skills Required
- American Red Cross Lifeguard certification
- Lifeguard Instructor certification within 1 year of hire
- Minimum 1 year of aquatics experience
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to relate to diverse groups
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft programs
- Obtain V6 training and additional certs as needed
What We Do
The Valparaiso Family YMCA is a charitable non-profit organization committed to strengthening community by improving quality of life through programs and services that focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
