Aquatics/Lifeguard Manager

YMCA Detroit•Mount Clemens, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard Manager is responsible for assuring the safety of all aquatic participants in and around the pool area, maintain a safe pool environment, provide lifeguard and safety training, and assist with scheduling and managing lifeguards. As well as be responsible for administrative support for the aquatic department in various roles but foremost in the capacity assigned by the Aquatic Director.

Requirements

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard license, YMCA Swim Instructor, CPR-Pro, AED, Emergency O2 and First Aid certification is required
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen
Ability to hear and observe distress signals in the water and anywhere in zone of responsibility
Skills to meet strength and lifting requirements

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of experience as a lifeguard, swim instructor, LGI, or coordinator is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Functions as head lifeguard and lead teacher, guarding and teaching a minimum of 25 hours per week
Approximately 15 hours per week will be applied to administrative duties such as time sheets, returning phone calls and emails, and scheduling lifeguards and instructors
Supports the Aquatic Director in the creation and delivery of department schedules, employee engagement activities, facility communications, management of branch activity listings in ACTIVE, and statistical reporting for aquatic programs
Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, American Red Cross and YMCA health and safety regulations as well as current ADA guidelines.
Maintains all Association and American Red Cross standards and guidelines while ensuring that updated documentation is met and available at all times
Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor