Aquatic

Keep our members and guests safe in a fun, values-based environment at the Y. As a Full Time Aquatic Staff, you will be responsible for the safety and well-being of participants in aquatics activities in and around the aquatic facility. You will welcome members by creating an inclusive atmosphere and be ready to respond in any situation. You will help build confidence, self-esteem, and swimming skills and water safety in people of all ages through individual (private lessons) or group classes.

The Full Time Aquatic Staff will carry out the duties of a lifeguard, swim instructor, and may serve as a leader on the pool deck.

Employment Type:
Full-time (35+ hours per week, eligible for the Y's full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and retirement)

**$500 Sign on Bonus!

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

• Foster an environment and culture that supports our mission, values, and guiding principles.
• Provide a safe and inviting environment for members and program participants.
• Enforce prescribed safety procedures and rules of good behavior and courtesy.
• Maintain a professional appearance. Greet all pool participants in a friendly manner.
• Be vigilant in scanning techniques by avoiding activities that will take your eyes off the pool (socializing, reading, studying, sleeping, phone usage, etc.).
• Check chemical readings only when pool is empty or at shift change.
• Do not leave the deck unattended for any reason while on shift.
• Know and follow the center Emergency Action Plan.
• Assist first responders as needed in rescue situations.
• Keep pool area neat and free of clutter.
• Follow pool opening and closing checklists provided at each center.
• Maintain required paperwork including chemical readings, accident reports, and patron usage forms.
• Actively participate in required staff trainings and meetings. Maintain required certifications.
• Act according to facility protocol to ensure safety of all staff and children which includes:
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with staff and children.
  • Attend required abuse risk management training.
  • Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Provide direct service to the Aquatic Department as assigned by the Aquatic Director, Aquatic Manager, Head Coach, or Senior Aquatic Director

• This position requires a background in an aquatic and/or recreation environment.
• Must demonstrate commitment to the Ys cause and mission.
• Must demonstrate ability to build relationships and deliver an exceptional experience.
• Previous swim instruction and work with special need populations are beneficial.
• YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguarding certification (which includes CPR/First Aid and AED certification) is required within the first sixty days of employment (training provided).
• Obtain Lifeguard Instructor certification within 6 months.

Ongoing evaluation of physical demands of the position will happen monthly. Must be able to swim 200 yards (using front crawl and breaststroke), tread water for 2 minutes, demonstrate rescue skills, and retrieve the brick from the bottom of the deep pool (exception for East Side and West Side center only). Must be able to lift 50 pounds in order to help pull a person on a backboard out of the water.

COMPETENCIES

• Building Relationships
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  Create sustainable relationships within the Y. Assist members in becoming more connected to the Y and build small communities while ensuring the safety of patrons by effectively scanning the pool.
• Emotional Maturity
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