Aquatics Lead

Vancouver, Washington

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette
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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
Date Posted: 21 December 2024
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