AQUATICS LEAD-Morning

YMCA of Columbia Willamette • Vancouver, WA

just now • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA is seeking an Aquatics Lead to join their team. This role involves leading a team of lifeguards and swim instructors, planning and facilitating various safety training courses, teaching swimming lessons, and ensuring pool safety. The Aquatics Lead will also supervise staff, assist with administrative tasks, and perform maintenance duties. This is a part-time position, up to 30 hours per week, with flexible working hours, focusing on morning opening shifts and weekend availability.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have at least 2 years of aquatic experience
• Be available at least 20 hours/week
• Be available for morning opening shifts and weekend shifts
• Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
• Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
• Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
• Red Cross Lifeguard Prerequisite Skills: 300 yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water)
• Red Cross Lifeguard Prerequisite Skills: 2 minutes treading water legs only (no hands)
• Red Cross Lifeguard Prerequisite Skills: Brick rescue within 1 minute 40 seconds (without the use of goggles, swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve 10lb object, return to starting point on back with both hands on brick, exit without using ladder or steps)

Nice To Haves

• Possess a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification
• Possess a current CPO or AFO certification

Responsibilities

• Planning and facilitating Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/First Aid, and Babysitting courses
• Leading by example - using your training to perform rescues in and around the pool
• Teaching swimming lessons according the YMCA Swim Lessons curriculum
• Keeping your skills fresh by leading and participating in Inservice Training and Drills
• Educating members/guests on pool rules and safety - taking the lead in difficult situations
• Supervising staff and overseeing activities in the absence of the Director or Coordinator
• Assisting leadership staff with administrative tasks
• Assisting with pump/chemical room maintenance duties
• Being a positive role model for youths in your community
• Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards

Benefits

• Free Household Gym Membership
• Free Group Fitness Classes
• Free Pool Access
• Free HydroMassage (for those over 18)
• Program Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
• Build your Resume
• Work with your friends
• Engage with your community
• Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed