Aquatics Lead

The Salvation Army; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Aquatics Lead, where your leadership and expertise will ensure the safety and enjoyment of all patrons at the aquatics facility. In this part-time role, you'll supervise lifeguards, teach water fitness classes, and coordinate emergency action plans. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying generous paid time off and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about aquatics and eager to lead a dedicated team, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and contribute to a noble cause.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Employer funded Pension Plan

Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans

Job with a good purpose

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Management experience and certifications in lifeguarding required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all guests and supervise lifeguard staff.
• Instruct swimming and water safety classes for various age groups.

Skills

Dependability

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Skills

Management Experience

Education

Lifeguard Instructor Certification

Water Safety Instructor Certification

Water Exercise Instructor Certification

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Overview

The Salvation Army’s Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center is hiring an Aquatics Lead and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location: 650 Dudley St., Dorchester, MA

Pay Range: $22 per hour

Hours: 25 hours per week

The Aquatics Lead is responsible for the safety of all patrons and the aquatics facility, supervising the lifeguard staff, and opening and closing the facility as required. The Aquatics Lead will also teach group water fitness, learn to swim, and private classes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Dependable, professional, alert, and able to interact with people of all ages and from varying backgrounds in a positive manner.
• Organized and able to coordinate complex schedules, events, and communications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to work and relate well with people.
• Read, write, and communicate in English.
• Able to function in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
• Good relationship skills and a team player.
• Management experience.
• Lifeguard Instructor Certification.
• Water Safety Instructor Certification.
• Water Exercise Instructor Certification.
• Water Safety Instructor Trainer Certification, preferred.
• Ability to instruct a classroom of adults, adolescents, and children with varying experience, competency, and cultural backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

• Perform tasks of a repetitive nature without diminished performance.
• Bend, squat, twist, and stand as these movements are regular requirements of this position.
• Physically able to give emergency care if a situation arises.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all guests.
• Attend all Aquatics meetings and trainings and serve as lead in group training activities.
• Complete Keep SAfe training.
• Serve as the supervisor of the Aquatic Center in the absence of the Aquatics Manager.
• Recognize and respond effectively to all emergencies.
• Coordinate all Emergency Action Plans and ensure they are followed.
• Enforce all Aquatic Center policies, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain all required certifications.
• Perform thorough walkthroughs of the Aquatic Center checking for hazards and safety concerns.
• Check fanny packs and first aid kits each shift to ensure supplies are fully stocked.
• Create a positive experience for patrons through professional and courteous behavior.
• Maintain, report, and accurately complete all incident and accident reports according to procedure.
• Open and close the facility as requested.
• Ensure music levels are set appropriately.
• Ensure all radios are turned off and properly charging at the end of each day.
• Instruct groups/individuals of adults and children in swimming and water safety.
• Be familiar with all schedules and any posted changes for the facility.
• Teach by the guidelines of the Red Cross.
• Teach only Red Cross materials.
• Serve as the supervisor on deck for each scheduled shift.
• Ensure lifeguard staff is present for shifts and coordinate with the Aquatics Manager to get coverage for open shifts if necessary.
• Assist Aquatics Manager with new lifeguard personnel orientation.
• Monitor guard rotations to and from the Lifeguard chairs.
• Monitor lifeguard performance and implement training strategies in conjunction with the Aquatics Manager.
• Issue reprimands for inappropriate behavior and policy violations with the assistance of the Aquatics Manager.
• Responsible for scheduling all breaks.
• Wear required uniform at all times while on duty.
• Be on time for each shift and after breaks.
• Represent The Salvation Army’s spiritual and social mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.