Aquatics Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years old
• 1-3 years related experience
• Current Lifeguard certification in either Red Cross, YMCA or Ellis and current certification in CPR, First Aid, AED and O2
• Must cross-over to Ellis Lifeguard Certification within 30 days
• Must be able to perform all physical tasks of a Lifeguard as well as lift an adult male from the pool onto the pool deck.
• Complete program specific and employee orientation training by required timeline.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on deck, in uniform, ready to open pool safely, promptly and at the scheduled time.
• Schedule all lifeguards to ensure safety of pool facility.
• When acting as a lifeguard/covering breaks, act as a role model guard and embody your expectations of the greater lifeguard team.
• Plan & Perform ongoing in-services, VAT drops and drills to ensure daily rescue readiness of lifeguard staff.
• Ensure all in-services and drills are logged and uploaded to teams
• Ensure all depth markings, life jackets, and pool signage is in place and clearly reflects Old Colony YMCA’s swim test policy.
• Consistently monitor lifeguards for rescue readiness & professionalism, including consistent scanning patterns, 5-minute strategy, well executed guard rotations, and proper guard placement to ensure clear view of each zone of coverage.
• Check to ensure all safety equipment is in place, functional and branch emergency action plan is able to be carried out successfully. Report and problems in writing to Aquatics Driector
• Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor on appropriate forms.
• Attend all staff meetings scheduled by supervisor and provide updates on what you’ve been noticing/guard and facility feedback, etc
• Adhere to opening & closing protocols following OCY approved checklists.
• Ensure management of pool set-up based on scheduled activities.
• Assist in moving lap lanes, swim testing, placement of depth markers/buoys, and proper fitting of PFDs.