Aquatics Director

YMC; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b

Paid Time Off

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

EAP

Tuition Reimbursement

Free YMCA Membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Hartford in Ellington, CT is seeking an Aquatics Director to oversee lifeguards, swim instructors and part-time staff while ensuring the highest safety standards in all aquatic programs.

This exempt role reports to the Executive Director and includes scheduling, staff trainings, teaching swimming lessons, and daily operations of the aquatic center.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching children and adults swimming lessons.
• Must have CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification, AED, and Oxygen Administration.
• Must have Basic First Aid certification.
• In addition to the above requirements, it is expected that the Aquatics Coordinator will bring to his/her position maturity, responsibility, positive values and sincere interest in working with people.
• 4 year degree preferred or work experience equivalency. LG certified. LGI Trainer to be obtained within first year.

Responsibilities

• To ensure the safety of every individual at the YMCA, both in and around the pool as well as the rest of the facility.
• To enforce regulations pertaining to showers, food and drink, conduct.
• To help in maintaining the premises in a clean and sanitary condition.
• To maintain accurate records as required by the CT Health Department Sanitary Code.
• Be acquainted with other available facilities and activities.
• To learn and review all emergency procedures.
• To attend all staff meetings and in-services as required.
• To report 15 minutes prior to scheduled hours in proper uniform (whistle, trunks and provided lifeguard shirt for men and one piece suit and provided lifeguard shirt for women).
• To secure a substitute lifeguard when unable to fulfill assigned duties and notify supervisor of changes.
• To maintain all certifications required by the YMCA of Greater Hartford.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Swim instruction

CPR/AED/Oxygen cert

First Aid

Safety mindset

Reliability

Education

4 year degree preferred or work experience equivalency

Lifeguard certification (LG)

Job description

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Aquatics Director

Full Time Manual Labor Ellington, CT, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 4431

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $58,000.00 Annually

YMCA of Greater hartford Job Description

Job Title: Aquatics Director

FLSA Status: Exempt Job Grade:

Primary Department: Aquatics

Reports to: Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the branch and association leadership, the Aquatics Director will uphold the rules and the guidelines of the pool to ensure the safest environment for all members. This position will help oversee all part-time staff, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors and assist in daily scheduling, staff trainings, teaching swimming lessons and/or Life Guarding. Help oversee daily aquatic programming staffing, membership and safety for the aquatic center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To ensure the safety of every individual at the YMCA, both in and around the pool as well as the rest of the facility.
• To enforce regulations pertaining to showers, food and drink, conduct.
• To help in maintaining the premises in a clean and sanitary condition.
• To maintain accurate records as required by the CT Health Department Sanitary Code.
• Be acquainted with other available facilities and activities.
• To learn and review all emergency procedures.
• To attend all staff meetings and in-services as required.
• To report 15 minutes prior to scheduled hours in proper uniform (whistle, trunks and provided lifeguard shirt for men and one piece suit and provided lifeguard shirt for women).
• To secure a substitute lifeguard when unable to fulfill assigned duties and notify supervisor of changes.
• To maintain all certifications required by the YMCA of Greater Hartford.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have current YMCA Life guarding or Red Cross Life guarding.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching children and adults swimming lessons.
• Must have CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification, AED, and Oxygen Administration.
• Must have Basic First Aid certification.
• In addition to the above requirements, it is expected that the Aquatics Coordinator will bring to his/her position maturity, responsibility, positive values and sincere interest in working with people
• 4 year degree preferred or work experience equivalency. LG certified. LGI Trainer to be obtained within first year.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency

BENEFITS:

403b

Paid Time Off

Long Term Disability, Life Insurance

EAP

Tuition Reimbursement program

Free Y Family Membership

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.