YMCA of Pulaski County, Inc.
The YMCA of Pulaski County, Virginia is seeking an Aquatics Supervisor to oversee the operations of its Aquatics Department.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for lifeguards, swim team and swim instructors.
Areas of Responsibility:
Aquatic Department Operations:
Swim Lessons
- Recruit and train new staff; assign instructors to swim lessons.
- Supervise swim lessons while they are in progress in coordination with Program Director.
- Be available for parents and staff to ask questions; help to transfer participants to the correct class as needed; work with concerned parents or instructors to answer questions and address problems promptly and appropriately.
- Prepare/distribute class rosters at beginning of session; update as changes occur.
- Work independently, make decisions, supervise and plan. Be able to solve problems and appropriately deal with difficult situations.
- Design and publish swim lesson brochures; perform program input into CCC; assist Member Services staff with registrations and answering questions during the registration period.
- Assign and schedule private lessons.
Swim Team
- Plan and run Swim Team practices and meets in conjunction with Program Director
- Obtain required yearly training through Y-USA and be the Y representative at all area meets and regional Swim Team meetings.
- Hold parent meetings and coordinate all parent volunteer assistance; answer any questions/concerns related to the Y Swim Team.
- Recruit new Swim Team members and ensure ongoing advertising is current through social media, flyers, etc.
- Update Swim Team material yearly for hand-outs to parents/swim team members.
Lifeguards
- Recruit and train new staff; perform pre-hire tests on incoming lifeguards to ensure skills quality.
- Maintain adequate coverage for pools by monitoring, planning, and publishing the schedule each month. Update the printed schedule when there are significant changes.
- Supervise lifeguards; Lead Instruction for new lifeguards
- Provide needed support, breaks, or coverage for lifeguards.
- Cover open shifts as needed
Trainings
- Coordinate, plan, and teach as needed in the YMCA Lifeguard Training program.
- Assist Program Director in planning and running staff meetings and trainings.
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings and meet regularly with Aquatic personnel.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Skills/Experience:
- Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years supervisory management experience with aquatic programs and minimum of 2 years aquatic instruction/teaching.
- Must have YMCA/Red Cross Lifeguard and Swim Lesson Instructor or be willing to acquire within 6 months.
- Having swim team experience is preferred.
- Must have or will acquire the following YMCA certifications within twelve months of employment: Aquatic Management, Lifeguard Trainer, Swim Lessons Trainer, Pool Operator on Location
- Candidate must have strong desire to teach and train staff.
- Must be able to work variable hours including nights and weekends.
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 31 2017
Active Until:
Dec 1 2017
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit