Team Lead Aquatics

YMCA of Northern Alberta•Edmonton, AB

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead is responsible for guiding swim instructors and lifeguards in the day to day pool operation. This role ensures the delivery of safe, responsive aquatic programming while coaching staff and volunteers for excellence in programming and service. The Team Lead partners with the Aquatics Operations Coordinator to address service challenges, nurture staff development, and build a team.

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age.
Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in an aquatic environment.
Intermediate First Aid & CPR-C.
Must hold one of YMCA Swim Instructor (YSI) or Lifesaving Instructor (LSI).
Lifesaving National Lifeguard (NL).
Able to obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable sector check.
Ability to maintain certification-level currency without expiry, as well as physical readiness.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and other forms of technology effectively.

Nice To Haves

Lifesaving Supervisor Training, First Aid Instructor (FAI) or National Lifeguard Instructor (NLI) an asset.
National Coaching Certification (NCCP) are an asset.

Responsibilities

Supports aquatic department to build a high functioning aquatics team. Ensure swim instructors and lifeguards understand role expectations, receive regular feedback/appreciation and work together to support each other.
Support Aquatics Operations Coordinator in delivery of communication to swim instructors and lifeguards.
Coach and support staff and volunteers through role modeling, relationship building and The Y Way Service Standards.
Supports the Aquatics Operations Coordinator in responding to service issues with possible solutions in a timely manner.
Is an active on-deck/in-water mentor – Role models and consistently applies safety rules, policies, guidelines, in the aquatics area.
Continually coaching and training of aquatic staff to meet scanning, health & safety, opportunities for growth, program quality improvement, The Y Way and YMCA Swim Instructor standards.
Monitors and reinforces member/guest behavior in accordance with the YMCA Member and Participant Code of Conduct.
Prepares and delivers aquatics huddles in conjunction with the program quality plan.
Fulfills lifeguard and instructor shifts as assigned.
Act as a backup when needed.
Maintains a safe and supportive environment for all by following YMCA Health Safety Child Protection and Emergency policies and procedures.
Enforce pool rules and respond to emergencies if needed.