Aquatics Specialist
About The Position
We are looking for individuals age 18+ to serve as our Aquatics Specialist. As an Aquatics Specialist, you will develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime! You will ensure the safety and active supervision of all pool participants by maintaining a secure and welcoming aquatic environment. You will provide professional lifeguard coverage, continuously monitoring the pool area and responding promptly and effectively to emergencies. You will teach group and private swim lessons, emphasizing water safety, skill development, confidence-building, and individualized instruction. You will deliver exceptional customer service to participants, families, and community members. You will monitor pool operations to ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and procedures. You will assist with the daily operation, organization, and administration of aquatic programs and activities. You will support the overall success of the aquatics program through teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to participant safety and engagement.
Requirements
- 18+ years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 1+ years of experience in pool management or aquatics administration preferred
- 1+ years of experience teaching swim lessons preferred
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required or ability to obtain certification upon hire (training provided)
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and active supervision of all pool participants by maintaining a secure and welcoming aquatic environment
- Provide professional lifeguard coverage, continuously monitoring the pool area and responding promptly and effectively to emergencies
- Teach group and private swim lessons, emphasizing water safety, skill development, confidence-building, and individualized instruction
- Deliver exceptional customer service to participants, families, and community members
- Monitor pool operations to ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and procedures
- Assist with the daily operation, organization, and administration of aquatic programs and activities
- Support the overall success of the aquatics program through teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to participant safety and engagement
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
- Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
- Generous Paid Time Off + 6 paid holidays throughout the year
- Supplemental insurance benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
