Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified candidate must be at least 21 years of age

Hold a college degree

or

a minimum of 5 years of YMCA experience

2 years of supervisory experience

Certifications: Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration, YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent

Hold current certification in YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor

Hold Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification

Child abuse prevention, Sexual Harassments and Mandated Report trainings upon hire

Show leadership, maturity, and self-control and be a positive role model

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Have an understanding of age and sex characteristics of child and adolescent development

2. Represent the Greater Waterbury YMCA in a positive manner at all times, in and out of the YMCA, and maintain relationships with cooperating organizations and community groups

3. Maintain and continue YMCA Aquatic Training

4. Be dependable and reliable

5. Lifeguarding as needed and scheduled by Senior Program Director

6. Maintain an acceptable level of physical fitness to perform in pool activities

7. Consistently provide friendly, courteous assistance exceeding member expectations every day, which include building and maintaining healthy professional relationships with members, staff and host agencies

8. Represent the YMCA in a positive image and maintain relationships with cooperating organizations and community groups

9. Assist Senior Program Director by attending team meetings as needed

10. Plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive aquatic program to include Aquatic Fitness classes, and Y aquatic activities, supervising Lifeguards and program staff

11. Assign duties, create schedules for staff, keep accurate records including attendance, certifications, skill levels, personnel, and pay records

12. Report items of importance and equipment needs to the Aquatic Director

13. Share responsibilities with and as assigned by the Senior Program Director

o Development of the Aquatic budget

o New employee staff training

o Evaluation of program procedures and job descriptions

o Evaluation of membership schedule, procedures, and policies

14. Prepare and run In-service quarterly trainings with Lifeguards, can be done in conjunction with senior Program Director

15. Supervise; Lifeguard staff, swim lesson instructors, and volunteers

16. Seek out willing volunteers for the YMCA

17. Promote swim team and other Y programs to class participants

Ensure the safety of all participants by following all applicable Risk Management Policies and proper Aquatic Procedures

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person