Aquatics/ Lifeguard Manager

the Y; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lifeguard Manager to ensure the safety of aquatic participants and oversee lifeguard operations. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community through youth development and healthy living initiatives. As a Lifeguard Manager, you will lead lifeguard training, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Join a team that values social responsibility and offers a supportive, family-friendly work environment. If you are passionate about water safety and community service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

FREE Family Membership

Discounted Access to Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in lifeguarding or swim instruction preferred.
• Current certifications in lifeguarding and CPR are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of aquatic participants and maintain a safe pool environment.
• Manage lifeguard scheduling and perform administrative duties.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR and First Aid

Communication Skills

Administrative Skills

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard License

YMCA Swim Instructor Certification

CPR-Pro Certification

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

LIKE BEING IN THE WATER?
MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring Aquatics/Lifeguard Managers at the YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Lifeguard Manager is responsible for assuring the safety of all aquatic participants in and around the pool area, maintain a safe pool environment, provide lifeguard and safety training, and assist with scheduling and managing lifeguards. As well as be responsible for administrative support for the aquatic department in various roles but foremost in the capacity assigned by the Aquatic Director.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a lifeguard, swim instructor, LGI, or coordinator is preferred, but not required
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard license, YMCA Swim Instructor, CPR-Pro, AED, Emergency O2 and First Aid certification is required
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Functions as head lifeguard and lead teacher, guarding and teaching a minimum of 25 hours per week
• Approximately 15 hours per week will be applied to administrative duties such as time sheets, returning phone calls and emails, and scheduling lifeguards and instructors
• Supports the Aquatic Director in the creation and delivery of department schedules, employee engagement activities, facility communications, management of branch activity listings in ACTIVE, and statistical reporting for aquatic programs
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, American Red Cross and YMCA health and safety regulations as well as current ADA guidelines.
• Maintains all Association and American Red Cross standards and guidelines while ensuring that updated documentation is met and available at all times
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to hear and observe distress signals in the water and anywhere in zone of responsibility
• Skills to meet strength and lifting requirements

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.