Aquatic Safety 233121 - Coordinator, Aquatic Safety

Aquatics Department Safety Program Assistant

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

Position Summary: This position assists in planning, managing, and implementing of all aquatics department safety programs and activities in assigned branch(es). Assists and participates in marketing and special events. Ensures day-to-day program operations are delivered in accordance with operating standards for quality and safety. Assists in interviewing, scheduling and supervising qualified staff. Supports branch leadership in the implementation of the annual campaign.

Essential Functions: Ensures aquatic safety programs and services meet community needs of assigned branch(es) to include supervising and growing existing program activities and establishing new program activities in support of membership retention and growth. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. Builds effective and authentic relationships with participants and families. Develops and maintain relationships with parent groups and other agencies related to aquatic safety program areas. Conducts regular/ frequent sanitation of all equipment (rescue and member used), and assigned areas as outlined by leadership. Supervises employees in assigned accountabilities, monitors program operations, schedules and verifies time sheets and actual hours worked. Ensures that Y program standards are met and safety procedures are followed at all times, specifically the association's child protection policies, child abuse and neglect guidelines, and proper reporting procedures. Organizes, cleans and puts away, all program materials. Reports damaged materials and take them out of circulation. Responsible for pool maintenance. Demonstrates a working knowledge of Y mission, values, purpose, and goals. Strives for the highest standards of program excellence. Conduct monthly in-service training, monthly lifeguard and branch safety audits. Notify supervisor staffing needs, assist in the interview process. Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor. This position may be assigned to multiple branches.

Qualifications: Education: High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of related experience working in aquatic programing Minimum of one (1) year of aquatic instruction Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience preferred Certification(s) and Requirements: Current CPR/AED Pro, O2 Management, Current First Aid Current Y lifeguarding or American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Instructor Certification required Water Safety Instructor or YMCA Swim Instructor certification preferred Technical Skills and Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adequate speaking, hearing and writing skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people (children and parents) from all social and economic segments of the community

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. The ability to perform frequent amounts of sitting, standing, swimming, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending and or instructing others for the duration of their shift. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

Summary of Physical Demands:

Job Essential Functions - Class preparation, instruction, and leading - Member Engagement/ Documentation - Cleaning

Lift & Carry Demands

Floor lift - <10lbs - <10lbs - <10lbs

Knee lift - <10lbs - <10lbs - <10lbs

Waist lift - <10lbs - <10lbs - <10lbs

Chest lift - <10lbs - <10lbs - <10lbs

Shoulder lift - <10lbs - <10lbs - <10lbs

Overhead - <10lbs - <10lbs - <10lbs

Pushing - <10lbs - <10lbs - <10lbs

Pulling - <10lbs - <10lbs - <10lbs

Carry - <10lbs - <10lbs - <10lbs

Physical Aptitudes

Grasping/Handling R/L/ Bil. - O - O - O

Forceful Grip R/L/ Bil. - O - R - O

Forceful Pinch R/L/ Bil. - O - R - O

Fingering/dexterity R/L/ Bil. - O - F - O

Position Abilities

Neck Neutral - O - O - O

Neck Non-Neutral >20 - O - O - O

Standing - F - F - F

Sitting - O - R - O

Overhead Reaching - O - R - O

Horizontal Reaching - O - C - O

Bending-sit /stand position - O - O - O

Squatting - O - R - R

Kneeling - O - R - R

Standing & Twisting - O - R - O

Sitting & Twisting - O - O - O

Endurance

Walking - O - O - O

Climbing - O - R - O

Balancing/Stepping Coordination - O - O - O

N: Never - R: Rarely - I: Infrequent - O: Occasionally - F: Frequently - C: Continuously

0 % of task - 1% or less of task - 2-5% of task - `1-33% of task - 34-66% of task - 67-100% of task

0 reps/hour - 1 or less reps/hour - 1-2 reps/hour - 3-12 reps/hour - 13-30 reps/hour - 31-60 reps/hour

0 reps/day - 1 or less reps/day - 2-20 reps/ day - 21-100 reps/day - 101-245 reps/day - 246-490 reps/day

PDL - N = Never - L = Light - M = Medium - H = Heavy - VH = Very Heavy

Pounds - 0-10 - 11-20 - 21-49 - 50-99 - >100

VL=Very Low 1-39% - L=Low 40-79% - M=Medium 80-119% - H=High 120%

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland: Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 9% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.