About the position
An exciting opportunity to join the Team of a progressive YMCA association located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million. The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org.
Responsibilities
- Maintains active surveillance and control of the pool area in all job functions as assigned.
- Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
- Walks the perimeter of the pool scanning the bottom before taking over the lifeguard stand.
- Assist in department program development, administration, and management.
- Works with Aquatics Director to be innovative with department growth and new programming ideas.
- Addresses member concerns, directs members to program areas or lane needs.
- Supports the overall Aquatic team.
- Assists with swim lessons by instructing, conducting swim evaluations and ensuring proper level placement of participants.
- Ensures continued quality of programs by assisting with training and consistency of Aquatics staff in accordance with YMCA standards.
- Serves in various aquatics roles as required (including Lifeguard, Deck Supervisor, & Swim Instructor).
- Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately.
- Completes related reports, records, and audits as required.
- Assists in scheduling and running department Lifeguard and Swim Instructor in-service training.
- Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
- Compiles accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code for Aquatic Director review and submission.
- Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
- Performs chemical testing, as required, and takes appropriate action to maintain desired balance.
- Maintains effective, positive relationships with members, participants and other staff.
- Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships.
- Partners with aquatics director to work towards achieving YMCA annual campaign department goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned and during shift down time.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18.
- Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
- Current YMCA or ARC Lifeguard or equivalent.
- Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
- Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Benefits
- FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
- 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
- Access to one of the leading retirement programs 'Y Retirement Fund' from the first day of employment.
- Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
- Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.
