Aquatics Team Lead

1 week ago

Crystal Lake, United States YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Full time
Description

The Sage YMCA located in Crystal Lake, IL is hiring a full-time Aquatics Team Lead - Swim Lessons to create a high-quality, safe aquatics experience for YMCA members and program participants.

Pay starts at $17-$19.00 per hour with opportunities to grow within the organization.

As an Aquatics Team Lead - Swim Lessons, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the day-to-day operation of the aquatic programs. You will assist with maintaining records, scheduling staff, and ensuring proper pool maintenance. The Aquatics Team Lead - Swim Lessons performs evaluations of swim instructors, assists with planning and implementing quarterly in-service, and supervising instructors, volunteers, and other team members as assigned and acts as a liaison between the Aquatics Manager and aquatics staff. You will teach swim lessons as scheduled or needed.

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
  • We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life.
  • 403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
  • A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
  • Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

Scope of Responsibilities

  • Assists with coordination of group swim lessons.
  • Serves as point of contact when the Aquatics Director and Aquatics Manager are not available.
  • Assists with administration of the swim lessons, which includes registration, evaluations, assisting with waitlists, contacting swim lesson participants, running rosters, and ensuring completion of progress trackers and certificates of achievement each month.
  • Assists in scheduling swim instructors to ensure proper ratios and shift coverage.
  • Assists in supervising swim instructors, as well as providing evaluation input.
  • Teaches YMCA Swim Instructor certification classes as needed.
  • Assists in training new swim instructor staff.
  • Provides backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies.
  • Reports injuries and completes required forms.
  • Immediately notify a supervisor of any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool.
  • Assists in creating content and conducting all swim instructor in-services as scheduled.
  • Assists with ensuring adherence to state and county standards.
  • Supports the YMCA's mission and community hub operations as needed.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • Current YMCA or ARC Lifeguard certification.
  • Proficient in swimming and safety skills.
  • Must pass a water skills test and written exam.
  • Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively.
  • Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200lb person.
  • Physically able to see, hear, and communicate clearly.
  • Able to read, write, and perform basic math to complete daily chemical logs and individual must possess strong organizational, budgetary, computer and communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Ability to train swim instructors.
  • Excellent communication and public relations skills.
  • Requires the ability to obtain trainer-level certification in YMCA Swim Lessons: Fitness Classes, Youth & Adult, Preschool, and Child/Parent.

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:

  • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
  • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
  • Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
  • Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

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Behaviors Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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