Everyone knows the pool is the coolest place to be. Join our Aquatics Team to make sure everyone can enjoy the pool in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a lifeguard, a swim instructor, or a little bit of both, you’re going to love working in aquatics at the Y because you’re helping swimmers feel confident and gain experience in the water. No lifeguard experience? No problem, we’ll train you!
* Starting at $14.00 per hour
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
To provide leadership within the Aquatic Program and to coordinate and supervise swim lessons under the principles of the Y Character Development; caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to the Mission and Values of the Y.
- Ability to relate to aquatic staff, other Y staff and members and program participants.
- Will closely work with their Director to achieve the program goals of the department.
- Will be responsible for program set up and administration through the Daxko operating system.
- Will be responsible for all private swim lesson requests.
- Will be responsible for refund requests and class change requests.
- Will be assigned schedules of guarding and instruction by the Director.
- Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all participants.
- Physical ability to use both legs and arms to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200-pound person.
- Physically able to see, hear and project the voice across distances.
- Able to move to various locations, including in and around the swimming pool and sit in an elevated guard station.
- Ability to handle irate, complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing comments made.
- Remain physically able to demonstrate skills.
- Assist in hiring, training and supervision of swim instructor staff.
- Will create work schedules for all swim instructors.
- Must teach aquatic classes and private swim lessons as needed and maintain direct contact with members and program participants.
- Must promote safety within the aquatics department assuring equipment and facility is maintained and staff is assigned.
- Will be a contact person when instructors or guards fail to show for assigned shifts.
- Will assist in marketing and scheduling of the swim lesson program.
- Attendance at staff meeting is required.
- All reports will be kept current and turned into the Director as scheduled.
- Must work a variety of schedules including evenings and weekends.
- Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.
EFFECT ON END RESULTS:
This position directly affects the overall Aquatic Department. When done properly, the Program will have a positive and safe atmosphere for each participant.
