Aquatics Supervisor

YMCA of the North; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the North in Eagan, MN is seeking an Aquatics Supervisor to lead the aquatics team, deliver high-quality programs, and ensure swimmer safety.

You will recruit and train staff, manage daily operations, and work with the Aquatics Director to meet participation and revenue goals. Schedule varies with programming; compensation is $21 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a lifeguard or swim instructor.
• Experience in a lead role providing work direction to others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Certifications due within 45 days of hire: BLS, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen Administration, YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Training, lifeguard certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily direction and supervision for the Aquatics team.
• Performs administrative duties for specified programs up to 10 hours/week (25%).
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises staff.
• Maintains high level of customer service for members and guests.
• Ensures quality, cleanliness, and maintenance of pool areas.
• Delivers Aquatics programs to members for at least 20 hours/week (50%).
• Ensures compliance with the YUSA Aquatic Safety Plan.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Location 550 Opperman Drive,Eagan, MN, 55123,United States
• Job Category Aquatics
• Employee Type Non Exempt Full-Time

Contact information

Description

Aquatics Supervisor | YMCA in Eagan | $21.00 per hour
At a glance:
Take the next step in your aquatics career with a role that combines hands-on instruction and team leadership. As an Aquatics Supervisor, you'll lead and support aquatics staff, deliver high-quality programs, champion safety, and help create an exceptional experience for swimmers and members.

Schedule:

• Schedule varies based on aquatics programming needs
• May include mornings, evenings, and weekends
  

Pay:
The salary for this position is $21.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

1. Job Summary:
The Aquatics Supervisor provides direction for Aquatics programming and supervision for the Aquatics team at a location. The incumbent may be individually responsible for or assist the Aquatics Director in meeting established participation and revenue goals for the designated location. The incumbent will hire, train and supervise staff.

2. Essential Functions:

• Provides daily direction and supervision for the Aquatics team.
• Performs administrative Aquatic duties for specified programs up to 10 hours per week (25%) including assessing staff technical abilities, evaluating program results, and identifying areas for improvement to achieve desired goals and objectives.
• Recruits, hires, on boards, trains and supervises staff.
• Ensures a high level of customer service, which enhances the member, program participant and guest experience and satisfaction.
• Ensures the quality, cleanliness and maintenance of the Aquatics program areas.
• Delivers Aquatics programs directly to members and participants at least 20 hours (50%) of the work week.
• Ensures 100% continual compliance with the YUSA Aquatic Safety Plan for the Aquatics department.
• Serves as a member of the location and association aquatics management team performing specific duties, which support the overall success of location operations.

3. Relationships:
This position reports to the Aquatics Director or Senior Director of Aquatics depending on location. The incumbent interacts with other locations and Association staff.

4. Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of 6 months experience working as a lifeguard or swim instructor
• Experience working in a lead role giving work direction to others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Certifications required within 45 days of hire: BLS, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen Administration, YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Training, nationally accredited lifeguard certification (may not teach/guard until certifications are complete)
• Complete Deck Manager training prior to working on deck
• Ability to manage and deliver programs to a diverse population

Preferred:

• Direct supervisory experience
• Current Lifeguard Instructor Certification.

5. Work Conditions:

• Must be able to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perceive, identify and respond to signs of distress.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
• Observe all areas of the pool with clear vision.
• Be able to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue, including swimming quickly, supporting adult body weight while swimming as far as 50 feet, and removing adult body weight from the pool.
• Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel locally to visit location sites, attend meetings and training.

6. Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Executive Director or their designee in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the Branch and/or Association’s success.