Full-Time Aquatic Staff

Greater Green Bay YMCA; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

$500 Sign on Bonus

Job summary

A community-focused wellness organization in Green Bay is seeking a Full-Time Aquatic Staff member. The role involves ensuring the safety of aquatic participants, conducting swim instruction, and adhering to safety procedures. A commitment to inclusivity and maintaining a clean environment is essential. A sign-on bonus and full benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguarding certification required within 60 days of employment.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Y's cause and mission.
• YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguarding certification required within the first 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of participants in aquatics activities.
• Perform duties as a lifeguard and swim instructor.
• Maintain a clean and safe pool environment.
• Greet pool participants, monitor scans, and follow Emergency Action Plan.

Skills

Background in aquatic and/or recreation environment

Ability to build relationships

Swim instruction experience

Tools

Lifeguard certification (CPR/First Aid/AED)

Job description

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The Full-Time Aquatic Staff will be responsible for the safety and well-being of participants in aquatics activities in and around the aquatic facility. This includes creating an inclusive atmosphere, building confidence, self-esteem, and swimming skills and water safety in people of all ages through individual or group classes.

Job Summary

The Full Time Aquatic Staff will carry out the duties of a lifeguard, swim instructor, and may serve as a leader on the pool deck. Employment Type: Full-time (35+ hours per week, eligible for the Y's full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and retirement)

$500 Sign on Bonus!

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, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

Essential Functions

• Foster an environment and culture that supports our mission, values, and guiding principles.
• Provide a safe and inviting environment for members and program participants.
• Enforce prescribed safety procedures and rules of good behavior and courtesy.
• Maintain a professional appearance. Greet all pool participants in a friendly manner.
• Be vigilant in scanning techniques by avoiding activities that will take your eyes off the pool.
• Check chemical readings only when pool is empty or at shift change.
• Do not leave the deck unattended for any reason while on shift.
• Know and follow the center Emergency Action Plan.
• Assist first responders as needed in rescue situations.
• Keep pool area neat and free of clutter.
• Follow pool opening and closing checklists provided at each center.
• Maintain required paperwork including chemical readings, accident reports, and patron usage forms.
• Actively participate in required staff trainings and meetings. Maintain required certifications.
• Act according to facility protocol to ensure safety of all staff and children.

Skills And Training

• This position requires a background in an aquatic and/or recreation environment.
• Must demonstrate commitment to the Ys cause and mission.
• Must demonstrate ability to build relationships and deliver an exceptional experience.
• Previous swim instruction and work with special need populations are beneficial.
• YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguarding certification (which includes CPR/First Aid and AED certification) is required within the first sixty days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ongoing evaluation of physical demands of the position will happen monthly. Must be able to swim 200 yards, tread water for 2 minutes, demonstrate rescue skills, and retrieve the brick from the bottom of the deep pool.

COMPETENCIES

• Building Relationships: Create sustainable relationships within the Y.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrate ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
• Advancing Our Mission and Cause: Support the Y, its members, participants, and staff by living the Y’s values.
• Safety: Utilize Lifeguard training to assertively lead other staff in emergency situations.
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making: Make informed decisions within the scope of delivering exceptional customer service.
• Communication and Influence: Listen and express self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity and inclusion.