JC Aquatics Manager

Company Overview

The Olympic Peninsula YMCA is a non-profit organization that oversees Y programs and focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our mission is to build healthy minds, bodies, and spirits throughout the communities we serve. We strive to promote the values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We are open to people of all ages, beliefs, incomes, races, genders, and abilities.

Job Description/General Function

The Aquatics Manager is responsible for developing, organizing, and implementing high quality and member-focused YMCA aquatic programs while maintaining direct supervision of YMCA lifeguards, YMCA JR lifeguards, and the YMCA swim lesson programs. Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Manager provides leadership, instruction, and motivation for aquatics staff in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. All while creating a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment, ongoing training, development, and evaluation of lifeguards and swim lesson instructors
• Ensures upkeep of related pool facilities and equipment including daily chemical checks and routine filter backwashing
• Works collaboratively with the facility director to maintain and review accurate records of pool chemical levels according to the facility plan
• Complies program statistics and provides data and reports as required for assigned program(s). Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in the program(s)
• Ensures that safety procedures are followed and that all programs follow YMCA standards, all relevant regulations, and other applicable standards
• Ensures upkeep of related facilities and equipment
• Ensures records of staff trainings and certifications are current and complete
• Be accountable for coverage of all assigned lifeguard and swim lesson instructor shifts and cover in the absence of a scheduled employee
• Coordinate substitute procedures for staff; record all changes and maintain up-to-date staff schedule
• Lead all aquatic in-service trainings and meetings, collaborate with other leadership staff as needed
• Manage accurate timecard reporting in a timely manner
• Attends staff meetings and trainings are required and completes all online trainings which include child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire
• Upholds YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youths
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• Two or more years of related experience including staff supervision
• Experience with program development and budget management
• Strong administrative and computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, Google suite, program and operating software, and internet applications
• Must possess strong organizational and management skills
• Ability to process and problem-solve complex registration processes
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
• Ability to relate well and communicate effectively to a diverse group of individuals, in all circumstances
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Pass a comprehensive background check
• Be 18 years of age or older
  
  

The following are preferred, but may be acquired after hire:

• YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent
• YMCA Lifeguard Instructor certification or equivalent
• Basic Life Support certification or equivalent
• First Aid and Emergency oxygen administration certification
• Swim Lesson Instructor certification
• YMCA of the USA Pool Operator on Location (POOL) or equivalent
  
  

Additional Expectations and Duties

• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required and complete all online trainings which include child abuse prevention training within 7 days of hire
• Upholds YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management. Adheres to policies to boundaries with youths
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations in accordance with mandated reporting requirements
• Responsible for general housekeeping tasks to ensure the workspace is always clean
• Submits hours worked accurately on the electronic timecard, within timelines for supervisor approval
• Passion for high standards and beliefs in the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility
  
  

Working Conditions

Environment

• Aquatics, Fitness, and Office environment with occasional interruptions
• Aquatic environment has a range of temperatures
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Evening and/or early morning, and/or weekend hours required periodically
• Occasional travel required
  
  

Physical Abilities

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 essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time, including long periods of sitting, keyboard entry, use of office equipment, use of computer monitor
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate
• Be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations, ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
• May require physical effort and cardiac endurance while reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, balancing, bending, leaning, walking, and climbing
• Carrying supplies, up to 25 lbs.
  
  

Driver Requirements

Private Vehicle, Requesting Reimbursement

• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance
  
  

YMCA Vehicle

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license
• Driving record which meets or exceeds YMCA standards, driver records request will be submitted