This position is primarily responsible, under the supervision of the Aquatic Director for assisting with the aquatic programs accordance with the mission, purposes and polices of the association. Additional responsibilities include: orientating, training staff, conducting safety classes for members, and following and enforcing all branch and aquatics polices to ensure member and employee safety. This position could be up to 100% of direct service on any given day, including but not limited to lifeguarding, teaching, in service trainings and anything requested to support the YMCA of Metro North Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn MA.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES:

• The expectation of guarding/teaching for 30+ hours per week. Being a role model for junior guards. Be available to teach and/or guard as needed.
• Provide excellent member service by exceeding member expectations.
• Engage in active listening with members in order to build relationships, understand individual’s goals and interests, and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals.
• Work closely with the Aquatic Director in the execution of the Instructional swim programs.
• Be available to answer questions from members, program participants and staff.
• Share responsibility with supervisors for the care and maintenance of facility and related program equipment.
• Participate in the Annual Campaign and educate staff and members on the cause of the Y.
• Maintain concise records essential for control, evaluation and reporting to committees, Board and Aquatics Director.
• Remain current in required and voluntary training in order to promote growth of mind and spirit and character values for all.
• All other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 18 years of age, with Red Cross certification. If certified with another organization, the employee must cross over to Red Cross certification within six months of hire.
• At least one year of experience in instruction of a wide variety of Aquatics programs and pool maintenance.
• Must be aware of YMCA movement and trends in the aquatic field and must continue to enhance his/her knowledge in YMCA Aquatic Management and certifications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.