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Form of workJob Description
Position summary:
Monitor activities in swimming areas to provide a safe environment, enforcing pool rules and regulations while contributing to the enjoyment of the YMCA facility.
Reports To: Program Director- Aquatics
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned
1. Responsible for the health and safety of all individuals in the pool, i.e. caution regarding unsafe practices and conditions and perform rescue/first aid when necessary. Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports.
2. Responsible for the cleanliness of the pool and surrounding area, which may include the monitoring of Ph value and chlorine content of the pool water.
3. Responsible for adherence to operational procedures regarding opening and closing of the pool as well as proper use and storage of equipment.
4. Report maintenance or safety issues to Aquatics Director.
5. Support aquatics instructor’s needs in the pool during class.
6. Responsible for attending staff meetings/events. Demonstrate and teach the Character Development Program values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
7. Responsible for arriving prepared for the scheduled shift, which includes arriving for duty 15 minutes prior; in proper attire; prepared for constant concentration and visual surveillance of swimmers with no distractions.
8. Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA to develop team spirit and family atmosphere.
9. May supervise Aquatics Aids
YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:
1. Know our mission and be able to tell our story.
The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
2. Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.
3. If you disagree, propose a solution.
4. Be accountable for results.
5. A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.
6. Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.
7. Build open and honest communication. Face to face, or voice to voice, is the preferred method of communication with email for information sharing only.
8. Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability requires. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
High School (GED) preferred
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to anticipate, identify and address members needs to ensure safety and enjoyment. To accurately complete all required paperwork. Professionally handle and or get help to resolve conflict. Ability to follow instructions as given and/or directed by supervisor.
Certifications / Training:
YMCA Lifeguard Certification or Equivalent
State Lifeguard Certification
First Aid and CPR Certificate (Including 2 man and pocket mask use.)
Oxygen Administered Certification
Child Abuse Prevention
Working Towards:
YASA-YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistance
PYALS- Principles of YMCA Aquatics Leadership
It is the Employees responsibility to maintain all certifications and renew in a timely manner in accordance with Certifying Organization.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands; balance, stoop, kneel or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
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.
The position has exposure to Blood borne Pathogens and the incumbent will be educated and prepared to do so.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
