Aquatics/Lifeguard Manager

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. LIKE BEING IN THE WATER? MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y! Now Hiring Aquatics/Lifeguard Manager at the Boll Family YMCA YMCA Employee Benefits FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs Flexible Scheduling Family-friendly Work Environment Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan General Function The Lifeguard Manager is responsible for assuring the safety of all aquatic participants in and around the pool area, maintaining a safe pool environment, providing lifeguard and safety training, and assisting with scheduling and managing lifeguards. The manager is also responsible for administrative support for the aquatic department in various roles, but foremost in the capacity assigned by the Aquatic Director.

Requirements

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

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 the Supervisor
Ability to hear and observe distress signals in the water and anywhere in the zone of responsibility
Skills to meet strength and lifting requirements