AQUATICS WEEKEND SUPERVISOR

Valparaiso YMCA•Valparaiso, IN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatics Weekend Supervisor supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This part-time position supports the Aquatics team by providing weekend support through ensuring staffing needs are met, safety policies are adhered to, aquatic programs and operations are smooth and efficient, etc.

Requirements

Current Lifeguard certification required
Instructor training/certification required
Strong time management and problem-solving skills
Reliable transportation
Leadership ability and willingness to step in when needed

Nice To Haves

Models and teaches the Ys values.
Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives.
Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.
Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives.
Builds relationships to create small communities.
Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict.
Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Provides others with frameworks for making decisions.
Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities.
Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team.
Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Shares new insights.
Facilitates change.
Model’s adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change.
Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well.
Uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and support to weekend aquatic programs and staff
Step in to provide lifeguarding or instruction coverage in case of emergency absences (not on-call for pre-arranged substitutions)
Maintain appropriate lifeguard-to-patron ratios (1:25)
Acting as a supplemental guard when needed
Perform basic administrative tasks, such as recording and entering pool chemical readings as well as monitoring and replenishing supplies (e.g., Pool Schedules and other lobby materials)
Ensure adherence to safety procedures and high-quality service standards
Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
Obtain and maintain required training(s).
Performs other duties as assigned.