Aquatics Program Manager

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Job Description

Under the direction of the Senior Program Director and Aquatics Manager, the Aquatics Program Manager is responsible for assisting in managing daily pool operations including, but not limited to, supervising staff, program implementation, maintaining pool safety, and performing lifeguard and/or swim instructor duties.

Qualifications

• Must be a proficient swimmer
• Previous lifeguard experience
• Previous swim instructor experience
• High school diploma
• YMCA experience (preferred)
• Previous management experience (preferred)
  
  

Essential Functions

• Create and ensure safe and welcoming environment
• Ability to enforce policies, problem solve and handle emergency situations
• Ability to assist and communicate with all populations of people regardless of race, age, and special needs
• Demonstrate the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Attend trainings when appropriate
• Support YMCA special events, signature events, and campaigns
• Perform all tasks to the best of your ability and with a positive attitude
• Responsible for actions of staff while on duty and reporting all disciplinary incidents to the Senior Program Director
• Continually monitor all members and guests in the pool, whirlpool, sauna and surrounding areas for safety and wellbeing
• Keep the pool area uncluttered by putting unused equipment in the correct area. All equipment should be properly stored at the end of the shift
• Point of contact for operational and staffing emergencies for all aquatic programs
• Attend staff meetings
• Conduct and record swim tests for patrons who wish to swim in the deep end
• Prepare rosters and assign instructors for swim lessons
• Ensure that instructors are completing all necessary paperwork on time at the end of each session
• Answer all customer questions concerning our swim lesson programs; this include in-person, email, and phone communication
• Observe, review and give direction to staff
• Other duties assigned by the Aquatic Manager, Senior Program Director and/or Executive Director
  
  

Required Certifications

• CPR, First Aid, AED (must obtain within 90 days of employment)
• New Employee Orientation (must obtain within 90 days of employment)
• Department Specific Insurance Trainings (must obtain within 90 days of employment)
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification (preferred)