Aquatics Lead

The GLOW YMCA is seeking an outgoing Aquatics Lead to provide leadership instruction and motivation for aquatics staff and programming. This position supports the work of the Y a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Aquatics Director the Aquatics Lead is responsible for integrating YMCA of the USA aquatics best practices by striving to enhance aquatics safety and aquatics programs for YMCA members and the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong commitment and knowledge of Aquatics.
• Previous supervisory and/or management experience preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekend. Required to be On-Call with predetermined schedule.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Excellent organizational and staff management skills.
• Ability to educate and motivate staff volunteers and community about YMCA mission.
• Knowledge of aquatic safety principles rescue techniques lifeguarding and pool maintenance.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient strength agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
• Must be able to move effectively through all program areas; be able to lift and carry 5-50 pounds; perform physical functions necessary to program instruction including but not limited to squatting bending kneeling spotting program participants and demonstrating use of program apparatuses or program skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Positively models and reinforces YMCAs core values mission statement and relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Supports aquatics department to establish new program activities and expansion within the community in accordance with branch and association strategic plan.
• Adheres to all GLOW YMCA policies and procedures.
• Provides shift supervision while working up to 50% of time in direct service.
• Plan develop implement and evaluate a full range of aquatic programs and services.
• Recruits hires trains develops and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress. Reviews and evaluates staff performance job descriptions and wage schedules. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals while ensuring continuing education (when applicable). Provides staff with feedback coaching guidance and support.
• Assists in developing implementing and managing operating plans to promote program growth. Manages directs and coordinates programs.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas while adhering to deadlines. Ensures YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures are followed while making revisions for department policies plans and procedures.
• Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.

SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

• Ensures all GLOW YMCA program standards and best practices are implemented and followed. Applies YMCA policies and procedures including those related to best practices emergency procedures medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
• Ensures all aquatics staff are properly trained and prepared for emergency situations. This includes implementing and following training requirements in addition to ensuring proper reporting of all incidents/accidents according to risk management procedures.
• Maintains proper records including associate certifications meetings and trainings
• Schedules staff and volunteers in accordance to safety and program needs and ensures all safety and program ratios are followed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer AED and First Aid Certifications required. A candidate must be willing to acquire this certification within 30 days of hire if not already certified.
• American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard certification required. A candidate must be willing to acquire this certification within 60 days of hire if not already certified.
• Must become a certified Lifeguard instructor within 120 days of employment.
• Must have or obtain YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor.

CAUSE-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Mission Advancement: 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. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities strategies and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback coaching guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: 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. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change/ models 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.