Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position was developed to oversee all aquatics activities at the YMCA, including general aquatics operations, lifeguarding, maintaining a safe swimming condition, and pool operations. The position will extend the Y’s mission by creating a positive atmosphere where everyone is respected and welcomed and builds relationships with team members and members alike.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Operations

• Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate team and achieve goals. Ensures records of certifications are current. Monitors

and approves team hours worked. Addresses all department staff performance and maintains all appropriate written documentation.

• Develops and monitors annual Aquatics department revenue and expense budget to meet branch fiscal objectives. Accountable for all aquatics

department financial results.

• Maintains the highest standards in pool safety and is in full compliance with the association and Ellis standards and guidelines at all times.
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, Ellis & Associates and YMCA health and safety regulations as well as current ADA guidelines.
• Assists in YMCA fundraising activities, Annual Campaign, and special events as needed.

Lifeguard

• Responsible for all lifeguard shift scheduling and filling lifeguard shifts as necessary
• Responsible for training and recertifying current and potential lifeguards
• Oversees lifeguards while on deck, taking corrective action as necessary
• Conducts certification training as needed to include (but not limited to) Ellis lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR.

Pool operations

• Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility

maintenance.

• Responsible for fixing basic pool maintenance issues.
• Track and oversee completion of daily chemical logs.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have a current lifeguard, CPR/AED, O2, First Aid certification.
• Agrees to possess a Certified Pool Operation (CPO), and Ellis & Associate Lifeguard certification within three months of employment.
• At least two years’ experience in instruction and management of a wide variety of Aquatics programs and pool maintenance.
• Must have good interpersonal, public relations and communications skills, including the ability to make presentations and handle media inquiries.

Proficient in swimming and safety skills. Must be willing to learn all that the YMCA does to impact our community.

• Ability to work significant evening and weekend shifts required.
• Multi-lingual desired but not required

WORK SCHEDULE:
The schedule for this full-time position is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, though overtime, evenings, and weekend work may be required depending on the business need.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to see close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Climbing pool equipment including a 10 ft. ladder.
• Sets up and takes down folding chairs, tables, and various equipment for activities.
• Works outside in 80-90+ degree temperatures for a maximum of 20-60 minutes at a time several times during a shift.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting as well as correctly demonstrating the proper form of exercises.

Resume and cover letter required with application

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.

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