Assistant Aquatics Director Republic Bank Foundation YMCA

First Republic Bank; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Louisville in Little Rock seeks an Assistant Aquatics Director to supervise daily pool activities and maintain a safe, welcoming atmosphere while preventing accidents.

You must be at least 21, obtain Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor certifications, and pursue a Certified Pool Operator credential. Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21.
• Have or able to complete Lifeguard certification and lifeguard instructor certification.
• Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values.
• People centered, service oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous lifeguard and/or swim instructor experience preferred.
• Able to complete Certified Pool Operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
• Maintain all required certifications.
• Assist recruiting, hiring, training and supervising aquatic staff including lifeguards, swim instructors, First Aid/CPR instructors.
• Oversee development and delivery of quality aquatics programs including swim lessons and Lifeguarding.
• Assist in creating lifeguard staff and/or swim lesson staff schedules.
• Assist the Regional Aquatics Director in planning and conducting monthly in-services.
• Assist in conducting regular lifeguard audits and pool emergency drills.
• Assist in pool maintenance, safety, and cleanliness.
• Assist in training staff.
• Maintain pool log sheets and other log sheets as required by the YMCA of Greater Louisville.
• Keep inventory of pool supplies and notify Regional Aquatics Director when items need to be ordered.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required by the Regional Aquatics Director.
• Assist in running community trainings such as CPR/AED and babysittin
• Assist with lifeguard and swim instructor coverage as needed.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Lifeguard instructor cert

Certified Pool Operator

Communication skills

Team player

Lifeguard experience

Job description

Assistant Aquatics Director

The Assistant Aquatics Director supervises daily pool activities and is responsible for proactively communicating and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents.

Position Requirements

• Minimum age of 21
• Have or able to complete Lifeguard certification and lifeguard instructor certification
• Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values
• People centered, service oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Previous lifeguard and/or swim instructor experience preferred
• Able to complete Certified Pool Operator certification

Essential Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
• Maintain all required certifications
• Assists recruiting, hiring, training and supervising aquatic staff including lifeguards, swim instructors, First Aid/CPR instructors
• Oversees development and delivery of quality aquatics programs including swim lessons and Lifeguarding
• Assist in creating lifeguard staff and/or swim lesson staff schedules
• Assist the Regional Aquatics Director in planning and conducting monthly in-services
• Assist the Regional Aquatics Director in conducting regular lifeguard audits and pool emergency drills
• Assist in pool maintenance, safety, and cleanliness
• Assist in training staff
• Maintain pool log sheets and other log sheets as required by the YMCA of Greater Louisville
• Keep inventory of pool supplies and notify Regional Aquatics Director when items need to be ordered
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required by the Regional Aquatics Director
• Assist in running community trainings such as CPR/AED and babysittin
• Assist with lifeguard and swim instructor coverage as needed

Physical Demands

• Ability to pass lifeguard certification course
• Must be able to remain alert
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations
• Work in a wet/humid environment and come into contact with chlorine.
• Exposure to indoor or outdoor elements
• Ability to lift 25 pound
• Noise level-High

Status: Part-Time (25-30 hour)

Salary Range: $16.00/hr

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer.