Aquatics Lead

YMCA of Rock River Valley; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit that strengthens community through youth development and social responsibility as an Aquatics Lead. In this part-time role, you will ensure safe swimming conditions, oversee staff, and promote YMCA core values in a welcoming environment while working at the Northeast Family YMCA. Ideal candidates will possess lifeguard certifications and have a passion for community engagement.

Benefits

Discounted Programs & Services

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401(a) Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21 required.
• Certifications must be current upon hiring.
• Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and positive atmosphere for all individuals.
• Oversee fellow staff and assist with programming and events.
• Assist with audits of lifeguard staff as needed.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Child Safety

Customer Service

Education

Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED

First Aid certification

Current YMCA Lifeguard certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Aquatics Lead creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The Aquatics Lead assists with overseeing fellow staff, office work, special events, programming, training events, staff audits, and other duties as assigned. In accordance with YMCA policies and procedures, Aquatics Leads will ensure safe and quality program operations that promotes the five core values of the YMCA: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith as well as upholds our service standards of welcoming, connecting, supporting, and inviting. Regardless of primary assignment, this position is expected to rotate between all YMCA pool locations.

LOCATION

Northeast Family YMCA
8451 Orth Rd
Loves Park, IL

OUR CULTURE
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The Y is made up of people of all ages, from all walks of life, working side-by-side to strengthen communities. Together, we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender expression, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith — they guide everything we do.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUTH PROTECTION
The YMCA of Rock River Valley has a responsibility to provide safe and secure programs and services for our community. The YMCA is a leader in child abuse prevention to support the safety of children in our care.

• You'll support the commitment of the YMCA to child abuse prevention by:
• Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor.
• Follow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
• Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
• Complete all child abuse prevention training as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Meets and maintains all essential functions of professionalism as a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor when working as a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor.
• Be a positive YMCA role model for the entire aquatics program by modeling:
  • The YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility & Faith
  • The YMCA service standards: We Welcome, We Connect, We Support, We Invite
• Works closely with new aquatics staff to help with acclimation and department orientation.
• Assists in performing quick checks and audits of active lifeguard and swim instructor staff as needed.
• Assists with office paperwork including maintaining electronic records of pool chemicals, pool attendance sheets and other administrative tasks.
• Assists with special events, pool coverage, and programming, e.g., swim lessons, as needed or directed.
• Participates in an on-call schedule with fellow Aquatics Leads to provide on-call lifeguard coverage in the event of a staffing emergency.
• Assists with timesheets and payroll as needed.
• Assists with keeping staff contact information up to date and available for everyone to use.
• Ensures a strong focus on character development and diversity, equity and inclusion throughout programming.
• Reports damaged equipment or safety hazards promptly.
• Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Rock River Valley.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum age of 21.
• Certifications: Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, First Aid, and emergency oxygen administration.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent required.
• Current YMCA Swim Instructor or equivalent preferred, or achieved within 60 days of hire.
• Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate aquatics skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Praesidium Academy trainings.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.
• Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

1 Position
Part Time, Non-Exempt
Northeast Family YMCA
Wednesdays 3:30 - 7:00 pm
Saturdays 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Plus 3 hours of flexible time per week
Additional hours lifeguarding or teaching swim lessons may be available in a non-lead capacity.
$15.75 per hour

Regardless of primary assignment, this position may be required to travel between sites as needed.

The Y is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer more than just a job, rather the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

ALL STAFF BENEFITS:

• Discounted Programs & Services, Including Child Care
• Pay Differential for Bilingual Employees
• Paid Time Off: Paid Leave for All Workers
• Employee Crisis Fund
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cell Phone Discounts with Participating Providers
• Tickets At Work Discount Program
• 401 (a) Retirement Plan: 8% YMCA Contributed Retirement
• 403 (b) Savings Plan: Tax-Deferred Account and Roth Account Options
• For retirement plan eligibility requirements, and additional information, visit www.yretirement.org .

FULL TIME STAFF BENEFITS:

• Free Family Membership
• 3 Paid Floating Holidays
• 10.5 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time: Varies by Employment Type
• Short-Term Disability Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Partially Employer Paid. Employee Contribution Required
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance: YMCA Sponsored and Employee Contribution Programs Available
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance Plans: Employee Contribution Required
• Tuition Reimbursement: Must Meet Qualifications

PART TIME STAFF BENEFITS:

• Free individual Membership
• Discounted Rate to Upgrade to Another Membership Category

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