Lead Aquatics Specialist

Description

This Lead Aquatics Specialist position is for our Mary Free Bed YMCA and requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed to align with pool operations and ensure appropriate staffing and program coverage.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Aquatics Specialist is responsible for supervising the aquatic facility and/or aquatic activities to secure the safety of participants. The Lead Aquatics Specialist will ensure a safe, fun area for children and adults to interact and enjoy. This position requires 50% face-to-face leadership (Lifeguard/Swim Instruction/Pool Deck Observation) and 50% admin work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a visible presence on the pool deck, including lifeguarding, teaching swim lessons, and supporting staff and members.
• Completes lesson rosters
• Supervises shifts on designated days
• Orientates new staff members
• Informs Director of needed staff re-certifications
• Replenishes First Aid supplies
• Administers emergency First Aid and CPR
• Enforces aquatic rules and procedures
• Washes and maintains deck, equipment and pool bottom; keeps deck free of obstructions
• Maintains supervision of participants
• Takes and records chemical readings
• Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
• Enforces safety standards and follows emergency procedures
• Run Lifeguard In-service trainings
• Run a minimum of two (2) lifeguard certification or lifeguard crossover classes per year
• Teach swim lessons and/or Lifeguard as the facility needs and in a manner that leads by example to other Aquatics staff
• Support Aquatic Director in running of all required Aquatics Audits
• Assists with scheduling of lifeguards and/or Swim Instructors
• Computer proficiency to support registrations and rosters for swim lesson program

Performs any other functions deemed to be necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

COMPENSATION

$19.22 - 21.36 ; Full Time; Non-Exempt (40 hours/week)

BENEFITS

• Free YMCA Family Membership – Enjoy full access to facilities & program discounts for you and your family!
• 20% Childcare Discount – Discount is off the regular rate for each child enrolled in a YMCA childcare program, excluding the infant room.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Up to 93% employer paid plan options through Blue Care Network.
• Dental and Vision Insurance – low-cost coverage options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Receive up to $1,040 in employer contributions each year to help cover qualified medical expenses.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Beginning with 3 weeks of PTO per year, plus 9 paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave - Dedicated time off to support you during the arrival or adoption of a child.
• Retirement Savings – 12% employer retirement contribution, no match requirement (upon eligibility) and a 403(b) savings plan.
• Paid Disability Leave – short & long term disability coverage.
• Life Insurance – employer paid life insurance, plus voluntary coverage for the entire family.
• Optional Insurance – Customize your coverage with options like accident, hospital, pet, and legal insurance, plus more to fit your lifestyle and needs.
• Pay on Demand – Access your earned wages before payday.
• Professional Growth – Access to ongoing training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities.
• Loan Forgiveness - Eligible employees can also take advantage of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential resources and counseling for you and your family.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED): one to three months life guarding experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required. Some college experience preferred. Proficient in computers required. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. YMCA experience preferred. 18 years of age or older required.

CERTIFICATIONS

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, or equivalent, required
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification, required within 180 days of hire
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for rescue (required)
• YMCA Swim Instructor Certification, required within 90 days of hire
• First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days
• AED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 days
• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and 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.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or scheduled form.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finder, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to swim; swim while supporting up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, in an echoing environment.

TRAVEL

0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.