Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Director- Aquatics, assumes responsibilities for assigned segments in the development , planning, introduction, and administration of a wide range of aquatic programs within a Branch.
Essential Functions:
- Performs YSL instructions, lifeguarding, coaching and fitness instruction as needed.
- Coordinates the introduction of new program activities and the expansion of existing ones.
- Contributes to the design and dissemination of aquatic oriented communications to attract and retain membership and further community involvement in YMCA activities.
- Monitors, establishes schedules, and assigns staff responsibilities for pool maintenance and operation to meet all state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
- Participate in the hiring and evaluation of staff.
- Evaluates various activities to ensure compliance with approved safety policies and procedures; communicate areas of concern for further action; recommend new or enhanced training and procedures to assure compliance.
- Interfaces with parents and members on issues, suggestions, and programs.
YMCA Competencies:
Mission and Community Oriented: Models and teaches YMCA value. Champion inclusion activities, strategies, initiatives. Ensures high level services that differentiate YMCA from other providers. Provides staff and volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.
People Oriented: Empathetically listens and communicates understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Builds relationships to create small communities. Effectively tailors communications to specific audiences. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.
Results Oriented: Holds staff and self accountable for high quality results using formal process to measure progress. Conducts prototypes to support new programs and activities. Provides others with framework for making decisions. Develops plans and manages best practices through team and others. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising. Effectively creates and manages budgets.
Personal Development Oriented: Utilizes non- threatening met hods to address sensitive issues, inappropriate behavior, or issues of performance. Shares new insights; facilitates change; models adaptability and awareness of change impact .
Qualifications:
- Minimum age of 18.
- Experience in planning and directing aquatic programs.
- Ability to resolve a wide range of staff, member, and general public issues.
- Proven ability to effectively deal with emergencies and safety issues.
- Currently hold, or readily obtainable, current required certifications.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion to assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
- Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time.