Aquatics Lead

YMCA Of Greater Seattle•Seattle, WA

11d

About The Position

The YMCA Aquatics Lead helps ensure the safety and effectiveness of aquatic programs while supporting swim instructors and lifeguards. The role bridges lifeguarding and supervisory duties and maintains a visible presence on the pool deck. The Aquatics Lead provides staff leadership and feedback, assists with training and development, teaches lifeguard or swim lesson classes, and supports in-service trainings. The position also involves emergency response, customer service, administrative support, risk management, and helping ensure staff follow the organization's abuse risk management standards.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in lifeguarding and/or swim instruction, with demonstrated leadership abilities.
Hold current lifeguard and swim instructor certifications from a recognized organization, such as the Red Cross or YMCA.
Hold current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
Hold current Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification.
Be able to obtain YSLI-T and/or LGI Certification within the first 90 days or at the first training offered.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with staff and participants of all ages.
Know aquatic safety practices and procedures, including rescue techniques and emergency response protocols.
Be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by program schedules.
Be committed to the YMCA's mission and values, including youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Be able to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
Adhere to abuse prevention, training, reporting, and mandated reporting requirements.
Pass a background check as a condition of a job offer.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
Ability to speak a language in addition to English.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and feedback to lifeguards and swim instructors, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment and modeling professionalism, safety, and customer service.
Assist with staff training and development, teach lifeguard and/or swim lesson classes, and assist with in-service trainings.
Maintain a presence on the deck, oversee operations, address concerns, enforce safety protocols, and monitor pool activities for compliance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Be ready to teach lessons or lifeguard during assigned shifts.
Respond to aquatic emergencies and coordinate with emergency services when necessary; conduct regular emergency drills and training exercises.
Interact with members and guests, respond to questions and concerns, and help create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Assist with administrative duties, including emergency scheduling support, staff feedback and quick checks, and feedback for program planning.
Collaborate with management on strategies to improve quality and efficiency.
Identify and mitigate aquatic safety hazards and maintain incident reports and documentation.
Adhere to abuse prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
Help ensure staff are screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization's abuse risk management standards.

Benefits

YMCA of Greater Seattle membership.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Retirement benefits with employer contributions.
Free access to mental health resources.
Rapidly accruing paid time off.
Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs.
Childcare and camp program discounts of 25% for part-time staff and 50% for full-time staff.

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