Aquatics Coordinator - Olive Branch YMCA

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South•Olive Branch, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the direct supervision, control, and safety of all staff members, YMCA members, guests, and program participants during all aquatic activities. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Maintains safe swimming conditions in their area of responsibility and being readily available while on shift. The Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for responding to any level of incident or emergency around the pool areas and the facility maintaining YMCA and American Red Cross Standards. The Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for maintaining communication and relationships with other staff/ members/ guests while enforcing our established rules in a fair and polite manner and completing any other tasks assigned by the Aquatics Director.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18
Must have worked a minimum of 4 seasons.
Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
Current ARC certification
Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA and ARC standards.
Must take and complete required training courses before the first shift as determined by your supervisor and/or human resources.

Responsibilities

Supervises personnel including lifeguards, swim instructors, water fitness instructors, coaches and volunteers as needed.
Maintains active surveillance of the pool area. Scan to see entire area of protection
Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures. Observance of the 10/20 rule. Completes related reports as required.
Maintain effective, positive relationships with members, participants and other staff.
Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
Performs chemical testing when not guarding , as required, and takes appropriate action.
Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
Participate in LRD’S as directed by Aquatics Direction, YMCA and ARC.
Assist with various camps and programs as assigned.
Perform various opening and closing duties as described on the daily to do list.
Perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
Vacuum pool bottom, empty skimmer baskets, skim the surface of the pools; prepare pool surroundings for daily use including but not limited to straightening tables, chairs, pool equipment and offices and dispose of trash and debris.
Maintain amenities and cleanliness of the changing rooms and bathrooms. Maintain guard shack and storage areas as needed.
Keep Director informed of any problems arising with patrons, other staff or the facility.
Arrive at least 5 minutes before shift starts. Be able to be stand ready and on stand at the start of your shift
Do not read or use phone (including air pods, and smart watch) while on stand or other than on break.
While off stand but not on break be readily available and look approachable to assist members, enforce rules and assist guard on stand.
Wear a proper lifeguard uniform and address environmental concerns. Uniform includes: outer layer that identifies you as a lifeguard, polarized sunglasses (if sunny and pool gear), Fanny pack with properly inflated big easy rescue mask and gloves, whistle, hat or visor if desired.
Accurately report work time via approved YMCA Clocking Method: Branch Kiosk, YMCA site phone, YMCA iPad or timesheet.