Job Type
Part-time
Description
Do you have experience in Aquatics? Want to learn how to lead a team of lifeguards and swim instructors? Are you a team player? Are you 18 or older? Do you have an interest in Aquatics and Safety Training courses?
Become an Aquatic Lead at the YMCA. Why should you apply? - Free Household Gym Membership
- Free Group Fitness Classes
- Free Pool Access
- Free HydroMassage (for those over 18)
- Program Discounts
- Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
- Build your Resume
- Work with your friends
- Engage with your community
- Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability
What would you be doing? - Supporting aquatics operations in the evenings and weekends
- Leading by example - using your training to perform rescues in and around the pool
- Teaching swimming lessons according the YMCA Swim Lessons curriculum
- Keeping your skills fresh by leading and participating in Inservice Training and Drills
- Educating members/guests on pool rules and safety - taking the lead in difficult situations
- Supervising staff and overseeing activities in the absence of the Director or Coordinator
- Assisting leadership staff with administrative tasks
- Assisting with pump/chemical room maintenance duties
- Being a positive role model for youths in your community
- Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards
Requirements
What do you need to qualify? - Be at least 18 years old
- Have at least 2 years of aquatic experience
- Be available at least 20 hours/week
- Be fully and consistently available for weekend shifts both Saturday and Sunday or
- Be fully and consistently available for evening closing shifts
- Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
- Possess (or obtain within 30 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
- Possess a current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification (preferred)
- Possess a current CPO or AFO certification (preferred)
- Be able to pass a written/physical assessment prior to duty
- Have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
- Have ability to observe participant activities adequately, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
Current certification not necessary - certification/training is available.
Red Cross Lifeguard Prerequisite Skills - 300 yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke) demonstrating endurance and breath control (face in the water)
- 2 minutes treading water legs only (no hands)
- Brick rescue within 1 minute 40 seconds (without the use of goggles, swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve 10lb object, return to starting point on back with both hands on brick, exit without using ladder or steps)
Salary Description
$16.75-18.25/hr depending on certs and experience